knape/neɪp/EtymologyFrom Middle English knape (“a lad, boy”), from Old English cnapa (“a lad, boy”), from Proto-West Germanic *knappō.knape means A lad. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA lad.“1534, Incorporation of Hammermen, unknown Given to the two knapes & for graithing of the harness to the bannermen.”