Obs.–1 [a. OF. contumelie-r, f. contumelie: see prec.] trans. To treat with contumely; to reproach insolently, insult.

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1483.  Caxton, Gold. Leg., 424/1. She … said many Iniuryes & vylonyes to fyacre contumeleyng & blasphemyng hym.

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