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blackguard definition

black·guard (blag′ərd, -ärd′)

noun

  1. Historical the lowest servants of a large household, in charge of pots and pans
    1. a person who uses abusive language
    2. scoundrel; villain

Etymology: black + guard

adjective

  1. vulgar, low, etc.
  2. abusive

transitive verb

to abuse with words; rail at; revile

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