knab

Meanings

• Noun

  A person who deceives or cheats, especially a small child.

  - "Jānis was a knab, always trying to steal apples from his neighbors."
  - "Mother scolded her son for being a knab and taking his sister's toy."

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Variants

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knap , knaps , knapped , knapper , knappers , knapping , nap , napless , napped , naps

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'knab' is Old English 'cneaf' meaning 'boy' or 'servant'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knab' is also used in the sport of curling to refer to a stone that is partially obstructed by another stone.

2. In the novel 'David Copperfield' by Charles Dickens, the character Uriah Heep is described as a 'knab'.

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Related Concepts

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1. prankster: A person who enjoys playing practical jokes or engaging in mischievous behavior.

2. trickster: A mythological or folkloric figure who plays tricks or acts mischievously.

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Culture

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The term 'knab' is used in various forms of literature, particularly in children's stories, to describe mischievous or trickster characters.

How to Memorize "knab"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small child trying to sneakily take someone else's toy.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knab' with the idea of a mischievous or trickster character.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'knab' as 'Kid Not Acting Bashful'.

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