"Jane-of-apes" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|!}} Jane-of-apes (plural not attested)
  1. (nonce word, obsolete) A silly, pert girl; a female jackanapes. Tags: no-plural, nonce-word, obsolete
    Sense id: en-Jane-of-apes-en-noun-Z4kvI9PD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English nouns with unattested plurals

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