Synonyms for varlet

Grammar : Noun

Spell : vahr-lit

Phonetic Transcription : ˈvɑr lɪt

Définition of varlet

Origin : mid-15c., "servant, attendant of a knight," from Middle French varlet (14c.), variant of vaslet, originally "squire, young man," from Old French vassal (see vassal). The meaning "rascal, rogue" is 1540s.

noun attendant

Example sentences :

I trust not the varlet with whom I bartered it for my motley.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

The fourth varlet did not wait for me, but closed on me with his knife.
Extract from : « Sir Ludar » by Talbot Baines Reed

At one time he took service with a minstrel and was his varlet.
Extract from : « The Red Romance Book » by Various

"Then give the varlet food and raiment and set him on his way," said Sir Hugh.
Extract from : « The Canterbury Puzzles » by Henry Ernest Dudeney

But, Rebecca, I've a mind to see what observance these people will give the varlet.
Extract from : « The Panchronicon » by Harold Steele Mackaye

The varlet, as he was then called, followed Mr Altham into the shop.
Extract from : « The White Lady of Hazelwood » by Emily Sarah Holt

The most religious persons have often more respect for a varlet, than for God.
Extract from : « Good Sense » by Paul Henri Thiry, Baron D'Holbach

Whether knight or varlet shall the finder be, I will not say.
Extract from : « In the Court of King Arthur » by Samuel Lowe

An I had known, I should have seen the varlet hanged ere I had told him.
Extract from : « The Black Arrow » by Robert Louis Stevenson

Good it is to hear that the varlet was not let sleep sound all the night!
Extract from : « The Flute of the Gods » by Marah Ellis Ryan

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