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varlet Definition

var·let (vär′lit)

noun

  1. an attendant
  2. a youth serving as a knight's page
  3. a scoundrel; knave

Etymology: ME < OFr, a servant, page, var. of vaslet (see valet): for sense development see knave

varlet Synonyms

varlet

n.

  1. An attendant

    aid, page, slave, helper; see servant.

  2. A scoundrel

    cad, knave, blackguard; see rascal.

varlet Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • male: Prithee, be silent, boy; I profit not by thy talk; thou art said to be Achilles ' male varlet.

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  9. ‹ variolite
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