Definition of VARLET

varlet

Meanings

Plural: varlets

Noun

  • a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  • in medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood
  • A servant or attendant.
  • Specifically, a youth acting as a knight's attendant at the beginning of his training for knighthood.
  • A rogue or scoundrel.
  • The jack.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English varlet, varlette, from Old French varlet, variant of vadlet, vallet, vaslet. Doublet of valet.

Scrabble Score: 9

varlet is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
varlet is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
varlet is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

varlet is a valid Words With Friends word