blackguarding

Meanings

• noun

  A person who behaves in a dishonorable or contemptible way, especially a man who acts treacherously or deceitfully, often for money.

• verb

  To behave in a contemptible or dishonorable way, especially to betray or cheat.

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Variants

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blackguard , blackguarded , blackguarding , blackguards

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Etymology

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Derived from the Middle English word 'blakgard', meaning 'evil-doer' or 'rogue'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'blackguard' was first used in English literature in the late 15th century.

2. In Shakespeare's play 'Othello', the character Iago is often referred to as a blackguard.

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Related Concepts

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1. rogue: A person who behaves in an unprincipled or dishonest way, especially a man.

2. scoundrel: A contemptible person, typically one who behaves dishonestly or immorally.

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Culture

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In literature, blackguarding is often used to describe a villain or a morally corrupt character. It has been used extensively in plays and novels to portray the negative aspects of human nature.

How to Memorize "blackguarding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in black, with a sneaky and deceitful expression on their face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of deceit and betrayal.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the acronym B.L.A.C.K.G.A.R.D., which stands for 'Behaves Like A Contemptible, Knavery, Greedy, Arrogant, Rotten, Deceiver'.

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