Jane-of-apes

no-plural nonce-word obsolete

(nonce word, obsolete) A silly, pert girl; a female jackanapes.

Japanese Meaning

馬鹿げた、冗談っぽい、ふざけた少女。 / 生意気でちょっと意地悪な若い女性。

The schoolmaster scolded the Jane-of-apes for her cheeky remarks, though everyone secretly admired her spirit.

先生はその生意気でふざけた少女を生意気な発言で叱ったが、みんなは密かに彼女の元気さを称賛していた。

Sense（1）

(nonce word, obsolete) A silly, pert girl; a female jackanapes.

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.