blackguard

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in a dishonorable, contemptible, or reprehensible way.

• noun

  A villain or scoundrel.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈblæɡəd/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blackguard
haggard , margaret , marquet , stargazer

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Variants

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blackguard , blackguardism , blackguardisms , blackguardly , blackguards , blackguarded , blackguarding

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'blakgard,' meaning 'a swarthy or swart-complexioned person.' Over time, the term came to be used figuratively to describe a dishonorable or contemptible person.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blackguard' was once used to describe someone with a swarthy complexion due to their exposure to the sun.

2. In some parts of England, the term 'blackguard' was used interchangeably with the term 'gentleman' during the 16th and 17th centuries.

3. The term 'blackguard' has been used in various languages with similar meanings, including the French term 'mauvais gars' and the German term 'Schurke'.

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Related Concepts

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1. scoundrel: A person who behaves in a dishonorable or contemptible way, similar to a blackguard.

2. villain: A person who does evil or wicked things, often used interchangeably with the term 'blackguard'.

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Culture

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The term 'blackguard' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict villains and scoundrels. In Charles Dickens' novel 'Oliver Twist,' the character Bill Sikes is described as a 'blackguard.' In music, the term has been used in song titles such as 'Blackguard' by the band Avenged Sevenfold.

How to Memorize "blackguard"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a swarthy complexion and a contemptible expression to remember the meaning of 'blackguard'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blackguard' with the idea of a dishonorable or contemptible person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Blackguards are Bad' to remember the meaning of the word.

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