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The definition of "knave" is "a dishonest or unscrupulous man". It would therefore be very rude to call someone a "knave".
However "knave" is also the name given to one of the face cards in a pack of cards eg "the knave of spades" . So using the word "knave" to describe this card is perfectly OK.
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What part of speech is knave?
"knave" is a noun.
How do you use knave in a sentence as a noun?
A knave means a dishonest man. Example sentence: He is not only a fool, but also a knave.
Who wrote a kestrel for a knave?
Barry Hines wrote A Kestrel for a Knave.
What is the plural for knights?
As you have given it. Singular ; Knight Plural ; Knights The word 'knight' comes from the Old English/Germainic word 'knabe' . In modern terms ' knave'.
Is the word swag a bad word?
No -.- Swag is not a bad word :P
What word most nearly replaces the word knave?
Scoundrel
What is the meaning of the word 'knave'?
The word 'knave' is a noun which describes a 'dishonest' or 'unscrupulous' man. A knave is also the name given to a male servant, or a man of humble birth.
What is a word meaning rascal starting with the letter k?
knave
Is knave a silent letter?
Yes. The k at the beginning of the word is silent.
What rhyme has the knave of hearts and the queen of hearts?
In a deck of cards, 'knave' is another word for 'jack', but the word also means 'scoundrel' which is a dishonest or unscrupulous person. So the nursery rhyme is probably making a joke, by casting the Jack of Hearts in a slightly wicked and villainous role.
What part of speech is knave?
"knave" is a noun.
What is the homophone for knave?
The homophone for knave is nave.
How do you use knave in a sentence as a noun?
A knave means a dishonest man. Example sentence: He is not only a fool, but also a knave.
What do you think a knave is?
A knave is someone who is not honest. A knave is also known as the jack in a deck of playing cards.
What is an example sentence with knave?
A knave is a dishonest man. Example sentences: Surrender your sword or my archers will skewer you, knave! That sneaky knave is hiding somewhere in this very nave.
When was A Kestrel for a Knave created?
A Kestrel for a Knave was created in 1968.
Who wrote a kestrel for a knave?
Barry Hines wrote A Kestrel for a Knave.
