Definition of "affronted"

PROVENANCE The arms on f.25 are argent a lion rampant affronted azure, with claws and tongue gules; these are perhaps the arms of Acciajaoli, of Florence (cf. the sale in these rooms, 7 December 1992, lot 74), or Nini, of Siena […]

1994 06, Sotheby's (Firm), Western Manuscripts and Miniatures

They simply cannot deliver what they promised. Nor will an affronted, alienated Brussels help them do so.

2017 March 27, “The Observer view on triggering article 50”, in The Observer‎