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noun 
  1. (archaic) A boy; especially, a boy servant.
  2. (archaic) Any male servant; a menial.
  3. A tricky, deceitful fellow; a dishonest person; a rogue; a villain.
  4. A playing card marked with the figure of a servant or soldier; a jack.
Translations: 
  • German: Gauner , Schurke
    (trans-bottom) (trans-top, playing card)
  • French: valet
    (trans-bottom)
  • Dutch: boer
Etymology: Old English cnafa

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