Ja*pan"ning (?), n. The art or act of varnishing in the Japanese
manner.
Ja*pan"nish (?), a. After the manner of the Japanese; resembling
japanned articles. Carlyle.
Jape (?), v. i. [Prob. from the same source as gab, influenced by F.
japper to yelp. See Gab to deceive.] To jest; to play tricks; to jeer.
[Obs.] Chaucer.
Jape, v. t. To mock; to trick. Chaucer.