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(blag′ərd, -ärd′)

noun

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

Origin: black + guard

adjective

vulgar, low, etc.
abusive

transitive verb

to abuse with words; rail at; revile

Related Forms:

blackguardly adjective, adverb

See blackguard in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A thoroughly unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
A foul-mouthed person.

transitive verb black·guard·ed, black·guard·ing, black·guards

To abuse verbally; revile.

Related Forms:

blackˈguard·ism noun

blackˈguard·ly adjective & adv.

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