Knave
WordNet

noun


(1)   One of four face cards in a deck bearing a picture of a young prince
(2)   A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
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Etymology


, of origin; compare with German , Old Norse , Danish .

Noun



  1. A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person; a rogue; a villain.
  2. A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
  3. A boy; especially, a boy servant.
  4. Any male servant; a menial.
 
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