etymology of jackanapes

[Paul Murphy]

Hope this doesn't come late (on digest mode):
'jackanapes' entered the English language in the 16th century; variant of
'Jakken-apes', literally: Jack of the ape, nickname of William de la Pole
(1396-1450), first Duke of Suffolk, whose badge showed an ape's ball and
chain.

The term's primary meaning is "a conceited impertinent person".

I've been away from the list for a few months, so I'm in no position to
assess the applicability of this term to Mr. Steelhead.

Back to work on Heidegger and Adorno...

Cheers,
Paul

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             is expected as something that will pass by"
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