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blackguard
UK
/ˈblæɡɑːd/
US
/ˈblæɡɡɑrd/
Translations
blackguards
pl
UK
/ˈblæɡɑːd/
US
/ˈblæɡɡɑrd/
The notorious blackguard was known for his deceitful schemes and lack of integrity.
Le vaurien notoire était connu pour ses combines trompeuses et son manque d'intégrité.
Additional translations
blackguarded
Past Simple
blackguarded
Past Participle
blackguarding
Gerund
UK
/ˈblæɡɑːd/
US
/ˈblæɡɑrd/
He was known to blackguard his opponents during debates, often resorting to personal attacks.
On savait qu'il injuriait ses adversaires pendant les débats, recourant souvent à des attaques personnelles.
Additional translations
Occasional, chiefly archaic attributive use meaning ‘villainous; characteristic of a blackguard’.
It was a blackguard trick to swindle the widow out of her savings.
C'était une vilaine ruse pour escroquer la veuve de ses économies.
Additional translations
Definitions
The notorious blackguard was known for his deceitful schemes and lack of integrity.
Early chronicles speak disdainfully of the blackguard who toiled below-stairs.
He was known to blackguard his opponents during debates, often resorting to personal attacks.
It was a blackguard trick to swindle the widow out of her savings.