knave

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Old English cnafa (“‘boy, servant’”), of Germanic origin; compare with German Knabe (“‘lad’”), Old Norse knapi (“‘valet’”), Danish knabe (“‘page’”).

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: nāv, IPA: /neɪv/, SAMPA: /neIv/
• Rhymes: -eɪv
•  Audio (US)^{help, file}
• Homophones: nave

[edit] Noun

knave (plural knaves)

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. (archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
4. (archaic) Any male servant; a menial.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:villain

[edit] Derived terms

• knavery
• knavish

[edit] Translations