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Knave
01
the card in a set of card games with a picture of a young man printed on it, which is typically the lowest-ranking face card
Examples
I strategically discarded the knave to force my opponent to waste a higher card.
The player holding the knave can often influence the outcome of a round.
02
a deceitful man
Examples
The knave's smooth-talking demeanor fooled everyone into trusting him.
The knave's schemes finally caught up with him and he was arrested.
Lexical Tree
knavery
knavish
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