Caitiff

[keitif]

Definition

(noun.) a cowardly and despicable person.

(adj.) despicably mean and cowardly .

Edited by Adela--From WordNet

Definition

(a.) Captive; wretched; unfortunate.

(a.) Base; wicked and mean; cowardly; despicable.

(n.) A captive; a prisoner.

(n.) A wretched or unfortunate man.

(n.) A mean, despicable person; one whose character meanness and wickedness meet.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Villain, wretch, miscreant, knave, rascal, scoundrel, mean fellow.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Rascal, miscreant, rogue, churl, villain, ruffian

ANT:Worthy, gentleman, patriot, philanthropist

Editor: Manuel

Definition

n. a mean despicable fellow.—adj. mean base.—n. Cai′tive (Spens.) captive subject.

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