a firm, fine-grained earth, plastic when wet, composed chiefly of hydrous aluminium silicate minerals, which is produced by the chemical decomposition of rocks or the deposit of fine rock particles in water and is used in the manufacture of bricks, pottery, and other ceramics; clay.

lack of due regard or respect; disrespect; disregard; slight; dishonour.

to treat or speak to rudely or contemptuously; to treat with insolence, contempt or indignity.