schelm — meaning in English
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English meaning
- fox noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
- imp noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
- knave noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
- rogue noun A dishonest or unprincipled person; a scoundrel.
- ruffian noun A violent, lawless, or thuggish person.
Senses
schelm is used for these senses in English:
- fox (metaphor) A cunning person.
- imp (often, humorous) A mischievous child. [from 17th c.]
- knave (dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
- rogue A scoundrel, rascal or unprincipled, deceitful, and unreliable person.
- ruffian A scoundrel, rascal, or unprincipled, deceitful, brutal and unreliable person.
fox — full definition
- noun A small, wild, dog-like mammal known for its pointed snout, bushy tail, and cunning reputation.
- noun A cunning or crafty person.
- adj Informal: a very attractive person (usually described as "foxy").
- verb To trick or outwit someone through cunning.
imp — full definition
- noun A small, mischievous supernatural creature, like a minor demon.
- noun A mischievous child.