I. ˈkād.ə̇f, -ātə̇f adjective
Etymology: Middle English caitif, from Old North French, captive, miserable, vile, from Latin captivus captive — more at captive
1. obsolete : captive
2. : base : wicked and mean : cowardly , despicable
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English caitif, from caitif, adjective
1. obsolete
a. : captive , prisoner
b. : a wretched or unfortunate man
2. : a base despicable person : a mean and wicked man