knave
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knave

noun \ˈnāv\

Definition of KNAVE

1
archaic
a : a boy servant
b : a male servant
c : a man of humble birth or position
2
: a tricky deceitful fellow
3
: jack 6a

Examples of KNAVE

  1. <he plays the role of the duplicitous knave who tries to foil the play's hero>

Origin of KNAVE

Middle English, from Old English cnafa; akin to Old High German knabo boy
First Known Use: before 12th century

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