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knave

/neɪv/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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