knave

Meanings

• noun

  A person deceitful in their behavior or character, especially a man who acts dishonestly or unscrupulously.

  - "He was a knave for stealing from the poor."
  - "The knave confessed to his crime."

• noun

  The jack of clubs in a standard deck of playing cards.

  - "The knave of clubs was the highest card in this round."
  - "In this game, the knave was worth ten points."

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Pronunciation

1. /neɪv/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

rogue , villain

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with knave
slave , grave , cave , wave , rave

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Homophones

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1. knave (en) : A young boy
   

2. knave (en) : A type of flat-bottomed boat
   

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Variants

List of all variants of knave that leads to same result
knave , knaves

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Etymology

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Old English knāfa, from knāwan to know, probably due to the association of a dishonest person with a secret.

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Trivia

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1. The knave of clubs is also known as the 'Jack of Hearts' in some regions.

2. The term 'knave' is derived from the Old English word 'knāfa', which means 'apprentice' or 'servant'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Jack (card): The jack is a playing card rank that typically depicts a young man or page.

2. Deception: Deception is the act of creating a false or misleading impression.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'knave' has been used to describe various characters, such as the 'Card Sharps' in Mark Twain's works or the 'Puck' in Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. The knave of clubs is also a popular symbol in tarot readings.

How to Memorize "knave"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a mask and acting deceitfully.
   - Visualize a card with the image of a man wearing a hat and holding a staff.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knave' with the word 'deception'.
   - Think of a dishonest person when you hear the word 'knave'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'KNIGHTS' to remember the suits in a standard deck of playing cards: Clubs, Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Trefoil (Clover), and Spades.

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