KNAVE


Meaning of KNAVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ neɪv ]

( knaves)

1.

If someone calls a man a knave , they mean that he is dishonest and should not be trusted. ( OLD-FASHIONED )

= rogue, scoundrel

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

2.

In card games, knave is another word for jack . ( mainly BRIT; in AM, use jack )

N-COUNT

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