Knave: meaning, definitions and examples

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knave

 

[ neษชv ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medieval times

A dishonest or unscrupulous man.

Synonyms

rascal, rogue, scoundrel

Examples of usage

  • He was often regarded as a mischievous knave.
  • The knave tried to deceive the king with his cunning tricks.
Context #2 | Noun

playing cards

The playing card deck has four suits: hearts, diamonds, clubs, and knaves (also known as jacks).

Synonyms

jack

Examples of usage

  • She drew the knave of hearts from the deck.
  • The knave is the equivalent of the jack in modern card decks.

Translations

Translations of the word "knave" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น patife

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅเคทเฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schurke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjahat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัˆะฐั…ั€ะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚otr

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‚ชๅ…š (ใ‚ใใจใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fripon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ canalla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท serseri

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•…๋‹น (akdang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุบุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ darebรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ darebรกk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ่ต– (wรบlร i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lopov

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกlkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปะฐัา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™gษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ canalla

Etymology

The word 'knave' originated from Middle English 'knฤve', which meant 'boy' or 'servant'. Over time, its meaning evolved to refer to a dishonest or untrustworthy man. In medieval times, a knave was often seen as a deceitful individual who would resort to cunning tactics. The term also found its way into playing cards, where the knave represents the jack in the modern deck. Despite its negative connotations, 'knave' has retained its place in the English language, capturing a sense of roguishness and trickery.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,391, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.