malapert

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Vaine-glorious, malapert, precise, deuout, Be tearmes which threaten those that go about To stand in opposition of our times With true defiance, or satyricke rimes.

From Microcosmography or, a Piece of the World Discovered; in Essays and Characters by Earle, John

You are malapert," said the lady with a toss of her head; "besides they are so dirty.

From The Cloister and the Hearth A Tale of the Middle Ages by Reade, Charles

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

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)

"What! are we to sit here to listen to malapert railings against men of godly life and conversation?" he added, addressing himself to Winthrop.

From The Knight of the Golden Melice A Historical Romance by Adams, John Turvill