knaves

Meanings

• noun

  Disreputable or untrustworthy people, often used to refer to a group of cards in a deck that represent the jack of each suit.

  - "The knaves in this deck of cards are known to be mischievous and often switch places with other cards during games."
  - "The knaves in Shakespeare's plays are often portrayed as deceitful and treacherous characters."
  - "In some card games, the knaves are also referred to as jokers."

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Synonyms

rogue , villain

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Rhymes

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

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Homophones

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1. Knave (English) : A disreputable or untrustworthy person
   

2. Knife (English) : A sharp-edged instrument used for cutting
   

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Variants

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knave , knaves

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'knave' is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'knave,' which meant 'servant' or 'boy.' The connection to playing cards is thought to have arisen due to the association of the jack of a suit with a servant or page.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'knave' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'jack,' but 'knave' specifically refers to the jack of a suit in playing cards.

2. In some card games, the knaves are also referred to as 'jokers.'

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1. Jack (card): The jack is a ranking card in a standard deck of playing cards. It is typically depicted as a young man, often wearing a jester's hat and carrying a staff or scepter. In some decks, the jack is referred to as a knave.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the knaves often represent deceit, trickery, and mischief. They are commonly depicted as playing pranks or engaging in dishonest behavior. In some instances, they may also serve as comic relief or as a foil to more virtuous characters.

How to Memorize "knaves"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize the term 'knaves,' imagine a group of disreputable or untrustworthy people, often depicted as jesters or pages in playing cards.

2. associate
   

   - To memorize the term 'knaves,' associate it with the concept of dishonesty or deceit.
   - Another way to remember 'knaves' is to associate it with the jester or page cards in a deck of playing cards.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering 'knaves' is to associate it with the phrase 'Knaves Know Nothing Average.' This can help you remember that 'knaves' are often depicted as untrustworthy or deceitful.

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