Middle English vadlet, valet, varlet "male servant, groom, knight's attendant," — more at valet entry 1
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
var lect
varlet
varletry
“Varlet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varlet. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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