knave

Example Sentences

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For George Wickham, the infamous knave of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” 30 years has furnished ample opportunity to live plenty of lives.

From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2023

The late Renaissance came to life in knave overalls with blousy tops, sequined skirts that suggested chain mail armor and tapestry detailing on jacket sleeves.

From Seattle Times • May 25, 2023

The answer is ‘‘No.’’ This tells you that the speaker is a knave, for a knight would answer ‘‘Yes.’’

From Scientific American • Feb. 26, 2019

“Comey is a hero or a knave depending on your perspective,” Eisenhower told me.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2018

Vexed and annoyed, I cried out to the absent Hamlet, “You are a knave indeed to abuse me so with your lies and promises! You are not worthy of my love!”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein