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blackguard

noun (blackguard, blackguards)

«blackguard» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(old use) a rude, dishonest, rascally person who behaves badly. tree →

In the lessons

a name for a scoundrel in old tales, often said in anger, as «you impudent little blackguard!»

Examples

"You rude little blackguard!" shouted the farmer. tree →
The blackguard stole the old woman's purse. tree →
Old stories call a sly, mean man a blackguard. tree →

Note

nothing for maths.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «blackguard» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«blackguard» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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