KNAVE


Meaning of KNAVE in English

(~s)

1.

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

= rogue, scoundrel

N-COUNT disapproval

2.

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

N-COUNT

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