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knapes

knapes is the plural of knape.

Meaning of knape

Noun

knape (plural knapes)

  1. (dialectal, obsolete) A lad.
    • Given to the two knapes & for graithing of the harness to the bannermen.1534, Incorporation of Hammermen, unknown

Questions about knapes

What is knapes the plural of?
Knapes is the plural of knape.

Words near knapes in the dictionary

  1. knap it
  2. knapbasket
  3. knapbottle
  4. Knapdale
  5. knape
  6. knapes
  7. Knaphill
  8. Knapik
  9. Knapiks
  10. Knapke
  11. Knapkes

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