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Word: Blackguard
Speech Type: Noun
early 16th century (originally as two words): from black+ guard. The term originally denoted a body of attendants or servants, especially the menials who had charge of kitchen utensils, but the exact significance of the epithet ‘black’ is uncertain. The sense ‘scoundrel, villain’ dates from the mid 18th century, and was formerly considered highly offensive
ˈblaɡɑːd
ˈblaɡəd
a man who behaves in a dishonourable or contemptible way.
Short Definition:man who behaves in dishonourable or contemptible way
Word: Blackguard
Speech Type: Verb
ˈblaɡɑːd
ˈblaɡəd
abuse or disparage (someone) scurrilously
Short Definition:abuse or disparage someone scurrilously
Examples:- you know what sort she is, yet you blackguard me when I tell the truth about her
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