The Only Use of
temerity
in
Oliver Twist
- He rose from the table; and advancing to the master, basin and spoon in hand, said: somewhat alarmed at his own temerity: 'Please, sir, I want some more.'†
Chpt 2temerity = boldness to say something others consider rude or upsetting
Definition:
boldness -- typically to say something others consider rude or upsetting