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1blackguard
noun black·guard \ˈbla-gərd, -ˌgärd; ˈblak-ˌgärd\
: a rude or dishonest man : a man who deserves to be hated
Full Definition of BLACKGUARD
1
obsolete : the kitchen servants of a household
2
a : a rude or unscrupulous person b : a person who uses foul or abusive language
— black·guard·ism \-gər-ˌdi-zəm, -ˌgär-\ noun
— black·guard·ly \-gərd-lē, -ˌgärd-\ adjective or adverb
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First Known Use of BLACKGUARD
1535
2blackguard
verb
Definition of BLACKGUARD
transitive verb
: to talk about or address in abusive terms
First Known Use of BLACKGUARD
1769
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