malapert
Example Sentences
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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
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 Janey Canuck
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 Jane G. (Jane Goodwin) Austin
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 Stuart Travis
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 N. C. (Newell Convers) Wyeth
