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knave (1275)
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knave (1275)

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cnave  
  FEW: ∅ Gdf: ∅ GdfC: ∅ TL: ∅ DEAF: ∅ DMF: ∅ TLF: ∅ OED:  knave n.  MED:  knave n.1  DMLBS: ∅
ls(loanword: M.E. )
le

s.

name son, male infant or servant, page (used as a surname): 
( 1275 )  John le Cnave  MED knave n.
( 1379 )  Johannes le Knave  Family Names Nave

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See also:

chesknave 
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