Definitions from Wiktionary (jackanapes)

▸ noun:  (obsolete) (A proper name for) an ape or monkey, especially a tame one kept for entertainment or as a pet.
▸ noun:  (by extension)
▸ noun:  (derogatory, dated) (A proper name for) a person thought to behave like an ape or monkey, for example, in being impudent, mischievous, vain, etc.; specifically (chiefly humorous), an impudent or mischievous child.
▸ noun:  (obsolete, Christianity, derogatory, rare) A crucifix.
▸ noun:  (obsolete, mining) A small pulley which keeps a rope in line when lifting ore, water, etc., from a mine.



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