knape

English

Etymology

From Middle English knape (a lad, boy), from Old English cnapa (a lad, boy), from Proto-West Germanic *knappō.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /neɪp/
  • Rhymes: -eɪp

Noun

knape (plural knapes)

  1. (obsolete, dialectal) A lad.
    • 1534, Incorporation of Hammermen, unknown
      Given to the two knapes & for graithing of the harness to the bannermen.
    • 1628, J. Carmichael, unknown:
      He was never a lucky knape.

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Anagrams

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English cnapa, from Proto-West Germanic *knappō.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈknaːp(ə)/

Noun

knape (plural knapes)

  1. boy, male child
  2. servant, hireling
  3. guy, bloke, man

Descendants

  • English: knape
  • Scots: knape, knaip

References

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