Where does “jape” come from?
jape (English) comes from Middle English japen — to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke;...
jape (English): A joke or quip; A prank or trick; To jest; play...
Definitions
- A joke or quip; A prank or trick; To jest; play...
Ancestry of “jape”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | japen | to deceive, play tricks on; act foolishly, joke;... |
Words derived from “jape”