caitiff

Example Sentences

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If a celebrated classroom caitiff like Peck's Bad Boy or Huckleberry Finn were to cut his swath through a U. S. school today, he would probably get off with a restrained scolding.

From Time Magazine Archive

Think not of us—think not of revenging yourself upon this caitiff.

From Guy Fawkes or The Gunpowder Treason by Ainsworth, William Harrison

He may be far from despising him; he may recognize his power and skill, but to be afraid of him would be the mark of the caitiff.

From The Warfare of the Soul Practical Studies in the Life of Temptation by Hughson, Shirley C.

Ah! caitiff," said Grasp, "thou were't ever a devil to spy out a farthingale.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry

I will incontinently visit this dangerous caitiff," he said, "and if I find matters as bad as you say, I will take means to secure him and prevent mischief.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry