dandiprat

Related to dandiprat: dandyprat, gainsaying, declassee

dandiprat

(ˈdændɪˌpræt) or

dandyprat

1. (Historical Terms) a small English coin minted in the 16th century

2. archaic

a. a small boy

b. an insignificant person

[C16: of unknown origin]

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I purchased the concern, And clapt it i' my poke, having given for same, By way o' chop, swop, barter or exchange-- "Chop" was my snickering dandiprat's own term-- One shilling and fourpence, current coin o' the realm.

Parody and poetic tradition: Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience

Giglet: Someone who's a wanton Fopdoodle: A foolish person Dandiprat: An urchin Jobbernowl: A blockhead Stockhobber: A low wretch who gets money by buying and selling shares.: STILL AROUND TODAY:Paraphernalia: Goods in the wife's disposal.