varlet

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The definition of a varlet is a man or a boy who acts as a servant, or a dishonest or deceitful man.

(noun)

  1. A butler who takes care of your every need is an example of a varlet.
  2. A young boy who serves as a knight's page is an example of a varlet.
  3. A man who lies about his age and income in order to try to scam rich women of their fortunes is an example of a varlet.

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See varlet in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

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

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

See varlet in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An attendant or servant.
  2. A knight's page.
  3. A rascal; a knave.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , variant of vaslet; see valet

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