varletry

noun

var·​let·​ry ˈvär-lə-trē How to pronounce varletry (audio)
archaic
: rabble

Word History

Etymology

varlet + -ry

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of varletry was in 1606

Dictionary Entries Near varletry

Cite this Entry

“Varletry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varletry. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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