what does the word jackaknaves mean?

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what does the word jackaknaves mean?

2007-02-26 12:36:52 · 2 answers · asked by Cody 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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I think you mean "Jackanapes"

It is a corruption of "Jack Napis" derived from the nickname of a one-time Duke of Suffolk...and it means a conceited or impudent person, or a michevious child.

You are conflating it with "Knave" which is another term used for the Jack in a suite of cards.

2007-02-26 12:46:01 · answer #1 · answered by P. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Is it a ref. to a dishonest person?

2007-02-26 12:46:05 · answer #2 · answered by cnsone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋