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rude or improperly bold — especially toward someone more respected
- How very impertinent!Adventure XII — The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (58% in)
- " 'Jephro,' said she, 'there is an impertinent fellow upon the road there who stares up at Miss Hunter.'Adventure XII — The Adventure of the Copper Beeches (58% in)
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