KNAVISH


Meaning of KNAVISH in English

— knavishly , adv. — knavishness , n.

/nay"vish/ , adj.

1. like or befitting a knave; untrustworthy; dishonest.

2. Archaic. waggish; roguish; mischievous.

[ 1350-1400; ME knavyssh. See KNAVE, -ISH 1 ]

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