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There is what an Irish Member, in a moment of inspiration, called a "toploftiness" about his social demeanour which is not a little irritating.

From Collections and Recollections by Russell, George William Erskine

Crudity, "freshness" on our side, arrogance, toploftiness on theirs: such is one generalization I would have you disengage from my anecdotes.

From A Straight Deal or The Ancient Grudge by Wister, Owen

Now you can go, if you are in such a tremendous hurry, Randolph: only don't try any more of such toploftiness with me.

From A Beautiful Possibility by Black, Edith Ferguson