knaveries

Meanings

• Noun

  Fy: Tricks, deceits, or misdeeds.

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Variants

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knaveries , knavery

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Etymology

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From Old Northern French 'canaverie' meaning 'trick' or 'deceit'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'knaveries' is derived from the Old French word 'canaverie', which means 'trick' or 'deceit'.

2. In some Fy folktales, the trickster figure known as 'Ankou' is said to be the lord of knaveries, punishing those who deceive others.

3. The term 'knavery' was also used in Middle English to refer to a place where tricks or deceits were practiced, such as a gambling den or a brothel.

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Related Concepts

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1. Deception: Knaveries are a type of deception or misrepresentation.

2. Misinformation: Knaveries involve the spread of false or misleading information.

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Culture

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In Fy culture, 'knaveries' are often portrayed as negative actions, and those who engage in them are considered untrustworthy or dishonest. They can be found in various forms of literature, such as folktales and ballads, as well as in art and music.

How to Memorize "knaveries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sneaking around, trying to deceive others.
   - Visualize a trickster character from a folktale.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of trickery or deceit.
   - Think of the word as meaning 'trickster' or 'deceiver'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory association with the word 'knaveries' and the image of a sneaky person.
   - Use the acronym K-N-A-V-E-R-S to remember the meaning: 'K' for 'Knave' (a deceitful person), 'N' for 'Naughty', 'A' for 'Action', 'V' for 'Vexing', 'E' for 'Evil', 'R' for 'Ruse', and 'S' for 'Scheming'.

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