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varlet

American  
[vahr-lit] / ˈvɑr lɪt /

noun

Archaic.

  1. a knavish person; rascal.

    1. an attendant or servant.

    2. a page who serves a knight.

varlet British  
/ ˈvɑːlɪt /

noun

  1. a menial servant

  2. a knight's page

  3. a rascal

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Etymology

Origin of varlet

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French; variant of valet

Example Sentences

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A falconer like Edgar’s father was better paid and of higher social status than a groom or varlet.

From Literature

Jon blows the varlets to bits, and totes his beloveds’ corpses to his home.

From Time

Subtle.Out, the varlet That cozened the Apostles!

From Project Gutenberg

One feels obliged to the little varlet for the privilege of giving to him—his smile and manner are so courtly.

From Project Gutenberg

"Here is one of your varlets defies you."

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