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.
De Graaf. De Graaf is a Dutch occupational surname. In modern Dutch de graaf means the count, but in the past it also referred to the head of the municipal council called schepen.[1] People with the surname include: Aad de Graaf (born 1939), Dutch Olympic cyclist.