1 I was amazed by the breathtaking arrogance of the man! 2  Once he reached a position of power, he allowed himself to be taken over by greed and arrogance.  If you show total belief in your ability, it can be seen as arrogance.
Smoot Name Meaning. Americanized spelling of Dutch Smout, a metonymic occupational name for someone who sold fat or lard, Dutch smout, or a nickname for someone who had a taste for, and could afford, rich foods. Source: Dictionary of American Family Names Â©2013, Oxford University Press.
Just where did the Smoots originally come from before they came to America? My husband traces back to Lucinda Samantha Smoot who married Benjamin B. Claborn. They were married in Sebastian County, Arkansas and eventually ended up in Oklahoma around the McAlister/ Wilberton area.