Meaning
Rebelliousness, defiance, insolent revolt.
Literally: Raising the head.
Usage & notes
Defiant self-raising; can be the proud refusal to bow (a heroic note) or mere insolence depending on context.
Rebelliousness, defiance, insolent revolt.
Literally: Raising the head.
Defiant self-raising; can be the proud refusal to bow (a heroic note) or mere insolence depending on context.