knave

• Substantivo que designa um homem desonesto ou sem escrúpulos, ou uma carta de baralho que representa um jovem príncipe.

A noun referring to a dishonest or unscrupulous person, or a playing card in a deck depicting a young prince.

1. Deceitful personC1formal

   A dishonest or unscrupulous man, often a scoundrel or rogue.

   Velhaco

   • The king was betrayed by a knave in his court.
   • He was known as a knave who would cheat anyone for profit.
   • The story tells of a clever knave who tricks the rich.

   Sinônimoscheatfraudrascalroguescoundrelswindlertrickstervillain

   Antônimossaint

2. B2formal

   A playing card with a picture of a young man or prince, ranking between the ten and queen.

   Valete

   • He drew a knave of hearts from the deck.
   • In some card games, the knave is worth more than a ten.
   • She placed the knave of spades on the table.

   Sinônimosjackvalet