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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

blackguard Related Forms

black′·guardly adjective, adverb

blackguard Synonyms

blackguard

n.

villain, scoundrel, rogue; see rascal.

blackguard Usage Examples

Converse of object

marry: Ever since my poor old master prevented her from marrying that tipsy blackguard -- " " Stop, " said Gilder very sternly.

Adjective modifier

foul-mouthed: So he went off cursing, like the foul-mouthed blackguard that he was, and swearing that he would have her yet.