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Anapest :: Anapest (n.) A metrical foot consisting of three syllables, the first two short, or unaccented, the last long, or accented (/ / -); the reverse of the dactyl. In Latin d/-/-tas, and in English in-ter-vene#, are examples of anapests..

Anapest :: Anapest (n.) A verse composed of such feet.

Anapestic :: Anapestic (a.) Pertaining to an anapest; consisting of an anapests; as, an anapestic meter, foot, verse..

Anapestic :: Anapestic (n.) Anapestic measure or verse.

Anapestical :: Anapestical (a.) Anapestic.

Hanaper :: Hanaper (n.) A kind of basket, usually of wickerwork, and adapted for the packing and carrying of articles; a hamper..

Jackanapes :: Jackanapes (n.) A monkey; an ape.

Jackanapes :: Jackanapes (n.) A coxcomb; an impertinent or conceited fellow.