blackguard
The origin and history of blackguard.
Etymology
From black and guard, originally referring to the lowest kitchen servants of a great house, who were often stained with soot and grime from their work.
The origin and history of blackguard.
From black and guard, originally referring to the lowest kitchen servants of a great house, who were often stained with soot and grime from their work.
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