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.
Last name: Watts. This is an Anglo-Scottish surname but of Norman-French and Germanic pre 7th century origins. Recorded as Walt, Watt, the diminutive Wattin, and the patronymics Watson, Wattins, Wattis, Watts, however spelt it derives from the popular medieval given name Walter. This was introduced into both England and Scotland by the Normans in the form Wattier or Wautier a compound of the Germanic elements wald, meaning to rule and heri- an army.