jape

English

/d͡ʒeɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • A joke or quip.
  • A prank or trick.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English japen (deceive, joke, act foolishly, play tricks on, have sex with) derived from Old French japer (bark, howl, chatter, gossip, scream).

Origin

Old French

japer

Gloss

bark, howl, chatter, gossip, scream

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