Difference between revisions of "Knave"
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| − | + | The term '''knave''' is used to describe a boy, especially one who is a [[servant]]. It has come to mean a mischevious boy in modern [[English]]. It is |
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| − | + | probably derived from the [[Old English]] word ''"cnafa"'', meaning "servant". |
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Latest revision as of 14:39, 16 January 2005
The term knave is used to describe a boy, especially one who is a servant. It has come to mean a mischevious boy in modern English. It is probably derived from the Old English word "cnafa", meaning "servant".
