knavery

Meanings

• noun

  trickery, deceit, or unscrupulous behavior

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Variants

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knaveries , knavery

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Etymology

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From Middle English knaverie, from knave, rogue, scoundrel.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knavery' was once used in Scotland to refer to a tax on unmarried men over the age of 25.

2. The word 'knavery' is related to the word 'knave', which originally meant 'servant' or 'apprentice'. Over time, the meaning of 'knave' shifted to 'rogue' or 'scoundrel'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dishonesty: Knavery is a type of dishonesty, which involves deceit and unscrupulous behavior.

2. deception: Knavery involves the use of deception to manipulate or mislead others.

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Culture

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In Welsh literature, 'knavery' is often used to describe the cunning and mischievous behavior of certain characters, such as the Trickster figure, Twm o'r Nant.

How to Memorize "knavery"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person engaging in deceitful or tricky behavior, such as a magician performing a trick or a con artist trying to swindle someone.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'knavery' with words like 'trickery', 'deceit', and 'unscrupulous behavior'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym K-N-A-V-E-R-Y to remember the meaning: K- Knowledge Not Accurately Represented; N- Not Honest; A- Always Deceiving; V- Violating Trust; E- Evasive; R- Reckless; Y- Yielding to Temptation.

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