malapert

Example Sentences

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A child's outcry, more "malapert" than the priest, called the attention of the lingerers, and before any one knew, the passion of destruction had seized like a frenzy upon the people.

From Royal Edinburgh Her Saints, Kings, Prophets and Poets by Reid, George

"Do you dare, malapert boy," exclaimed Villequier, "with that bold brow, to cross-question your sovereign?"

From Henry of Guise; (Vol. II of 3) or, The States of Blois by James, G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford)

Hush, Bess, thou 'rt malapert," chided her mother, descending heavily into the boat, while a mutinous young voice above called out,— "Nay, I'm not going.

From Standish of Standish A story of the Pilgrims by Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)

I dare say I looked over-long into one of the bright faces, and for a punishment was snatched into confusion by my malapert sister.

From A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45 by Travis, Stuart

One morning, his barber, a malapert of the old comedies, ventured to ask him what he was thinking of.

From The International Monthly, Volume 3, No. 4, July, 1851 by Various