varlet
/ˈvɑrlɪt/
noun
- A dishonest or unprincipled man; a rascal or scoundrel.
- In the play, the villain is a sneering varlet who lies to everyone.
- That varlet tried to cheat me out of my inheritance!
- The old story tells of a varlet who tricked the king out of his gold.
- In medieval times, a young male servant or attendant to a knight.
- The knight's varlet polished his armor and cared for his horse.
- The young varlet hoped to become a knight himself one day.
- A loyal varlet would follow his master into battle.