Jane-of-apes
English
editNoun
editJane-of-apes (plural not attested)
- (nonce word, obsolete) A silly, pert girl; a female jackanapes.
- 1624, Philip Massinger, The Bondman:
- Poliph. […] And, if you wish us joy, join with us in
A dance at our wedding.
Grac. Agreed; for I have thought of
A most triumphant one, which shall express
We are lords, and these our slaves.
Poliph. But we shall want
A woman.
Grac. No, here's Jane-of-apes shall serve;
Carry your body swimming.