Word for the Day, Monday, July 13, 2015-- jackanapes

7/13/15 | xs

[xsmommy]

Word For The Day, Monday, 7/13/15

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In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".

jackanapes; noun

noun 1. an impertinent, presumptuous person, especially a young man; whippersnapper.

2. an impudent, mischievous child.

3. Archaic. an ape or monkey.

Etymology: 1400-50; late Middle English Jakken-apes, literally, jack (i.e., man) of the ape, nickname of William de la Pole (1396-1450), Duke of Suffolk, whose badge was an ape's clog and chain

Rules: Everyone must leave a post using the Word for the Day in a sentence.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day.

Practice makes perfect.....post on....

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[anatolian]

Chotki prayer ropes (komboskini) to use for the Jesus prayer. These guys make some of the nicest chotkis. Have a great day! A.

[Honorary Serb]

Thank you!

[anatolian]

You’re welcome, my friend! All the best, A.