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knave in Dutch

knave in Dutch is knaap, boy, knecht — knave means a dishonest or deceitful man.

knave in Dutch

knaap
noun
(archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
boy
noun
(archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
knecht
noun
(archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
schelm
noun
(dated) A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person.
boer
noun
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or a soldier.
zot
noun
(cards) A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or a soldier.

What does "knave" mean?

  1. noun A dishonest or deceitful man.
    "The play's villain is a scheming knave who betrays his own brother."
  2. noun A playing card ranked below a queen, showing the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
    "He needed the knave of hearts to complete his hand."
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knave in a sentence

  • The play's villain is a scheming knave who betrays his own brother.
  • He needed the knave of hearts to complete his hand.

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What is "knave" in Dutch?

"knave" in Dutch is knaap, boy, knecht. knave means: A dishonest or deceitful man.

How do you use "knave" in a sentence?

Example: "The play's villain is a scheming knave who betrays his own brother." In Dutch, "knave" is knaap, boy, knecht.

Are there other ways to say "knave" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "knave": knaap, boy, knecht, schelm, boer, zot.

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