Obs. rare–1. [a. Fr. affrontement, f. affronte-r: see AFFRONT v. and -MENT.] The action of encountering or opposing; rebuff.
1611. Speed, Hist. Gt. Brit., IX. xvi. (1632), 834. Vpon this affrontment he suspended the execution of that designe.
Obs. rare–1. [a. Fr. affrontement, f. affronte-r: see AFFRONT v. and -MENT.] The action of encountering or opposing; rebuff.
1611. Speed, Hist. Gt. Brit., IX. xvi. (1632), 834. Vpon this affrontment he suspended the execution of that designe.
