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    Knave

    /neɪv/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A dishonest or deceitful man.
    The knave tricked the villagers into giving him their money.
    A male servant or attendant; a man of low status.
    In the old castle, the knave attended to the lord's needs.
    A card in a deck, specifically the jack.
    He played the knave, hoping to win the trick with a lower card.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'knave', meaning 'boy, servant; later, dishonest person', from Old Norse 'knapi', meaning 'boy, lad'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    knave's game
    A dishonest or deceitful pursuit.
    knave in the hole
    A situation where someone is secretly undermining or cheating.
    knave at heart
    Someone who may appear honest but is deceitful.

    Related Words

    rascal
    A mischievous or cheeky person, often in an endearing way.
    villain
    A character whose evil actions or motives are important to the plot.

    Slang Meanings

    A trickster or swindler.
    He's such a knave, always trying to pull a fast one on his friends.
    An unreliable person.
    You can't trust him; he's a total knave.