malapert
Example Sentences
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“What is this to thee, thou malapert knave?” cried Humphrey Chetham, reddening, partly from anger, partly, it might be, from another emotion.
From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison
In this same impious malapert he had recognised M. le Marquis de St. Genis!
From The Bronze Eagle A Story of the Hundred Days by Orczy, Emmuska Orczy, Baroness
The folk are sure to recognize you, malapert," said he, giving Stuteley his favorite name for him, "and there will be an outcry.
From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
Because of the malapert efforts of the builders, the mountain has shaken its monstrous sides with laughter till the tears ran adown its face and washed out their puny sticks and stones.
From Seeds of Pine by Canuck, Janey
Out with thee, malapert knave," said the young man, in his vexation, "and know to respect thy betters.
From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill
