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blackguard

[ blag-ahrd, -erd, blak-gahrd ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a low, contemptible person; scoundrel.
Synonyms: villain, devil, rogue, rapscallion, rascal, scamp
Obsolete.
1. a group of menial workers in the kitchen of a large household.
2. the servants of an army.
3. camp followers.

blackguard

/ -ɡəd; ˈblæɡɑːd /

1. an unprincipled contemptible person; scoundrel
2. ( as modifier )
  blackguard language

1525–35; black + guard; original sense obscure

C16: originally a collective noun referring to the lowest menials in court, camp followers, vagabonds; see black, guard

Not exactly, except that I heard my stepfather denounce the doctor as an infernal cur and blackguard.

Diard was, therefore, not a mere commonplace gambler who is seen to be a blackguard, and ends by begging.

“You blackguard,” said Eric, standing irresolutely for a few minutes; and then with tears in his eyes began to climb the wall.

If you had not prevented him, that blackguard would have used abusive language to me and ranged himself on your side.

There was a drunken-looking blackguard opposite us in church,” he said to his son as they drove home; “do you know who he was?

April 17, 2024axolotl

[ak-suh-lot-l ]

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