malapert

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"And yet," continued the malapert, "methinks there is nothing to offer thee but some ham, or preserved pigs' tongues, which, of course, thou tastest not of."

From The Buccaneer A Tale by Hall, S. C., Mrs.

Out with thee, malapert knave," said the young man, in his vexation, "and know to respect thy betters.

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

"I will say what I will in mine own house, thou evil, malapert boy!" roared the old man.

From The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot by Everett-Green, Evelyn

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)

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