varlet

[ vahr-lit ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. a knavish person; rascal.
2. 1. an attendant or servant.
   2. a page who serves a knight.

varlet

/ ˈvɑːlɪt /

noun

1. a menial servant
2. a knight's page
3. a rascal

Word History and Origins

Origin of varlet¹

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French; variant of valet

Word History and Origins

Origin of varlet¹

C15: from Old French, variant of vallet valet

Example Sentences

Momma pulled herself back from being ten feet tall with eight-foot arms and said, “You’re welcome for nothing, you varlet, I wouldn’t waste a killing on the likes of you. ”

From Literature

A falconer like Edgar’s father was better paid and of higher social status than a groom or varlet.

From Literature

Jon blows the varlets to bits, and totes his beloveds’ corpses to his home.

From Time

Well, come in, if it be so, varlet," replied the porter, lifting the barrier; "but if you come forbidden, the pillory and your ears will be acquainted.

From Project Gutenberg

Subtle.Out, the varlet That cozened the Apostles!

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• knave
• miscreant
• rascal
• rogue
• scalawag
• villain
• wretch