Varlet (Noun)
Meaning 1
A deceitful and unreliable scoundrel.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
In medieval times a youth acting as a knight's attendant as the first stage in training for knighthood.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young squire served as a varlet to Sir Edward, attending to his armor and horses during battles.
- A varlet was required to learn etiquette, manners, and horsemanship in order to one day become a knight.
- After serving as a varlet, a young man could then be elevated to the rank of squire, marking an important step in his training for knighthood.
- At the tender age of eight, William was assigned as a varlet to a local knight, where he began his rigorous training in arms and chivalry.
- Sir Lucas was renowned for being an exacting mentor to his varlet, expecting only the highest standards of discipline and bravery.