malapert

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"I'll e'en fetch him to you myself, malapert," said Warrenton.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

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)

"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)

Hold your peace; are you growing malapert? will you force me to make use of my authority? your wife's a well disposed and a virtuous lady; I say it, In verbo sacerdotis.

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 06 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Ha, girl, you were malapert when you were so unlucky as to blame one whom I praised!

From King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table by Unknown