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- [neyv]
- /neɪv/
- /neɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [neyv]
- /neɪv/
Definitions of knaves word
- noun knaves an unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest person. 1
- noun knaves Cards. jack1 (def 2). 1
- noun knaves Archaic. a male servant. a man of humble position. 1
- noun knaves A dishonest or unscrupulous man. 1
- noun knaves plural of knave. 0
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Origin of knaves
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English cnafa; cognate with German Knabe boy; akin to Old Norse knapi page, boy
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Parts of speech for Knaves
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knaves popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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