Knave



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.不诚实的人, 无赖
• ［例］ a swindling knave ( 行骗的无赖)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English, from Old English cnafa; akin to Old High German knabo boy
• Date: before 12th century
• 1. archaic
  • a. a boy servant
  • b. a male servant
  • c. a man of humble birth or position
• 2. a tricky deceitful fellow
• 3. jack 6a

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