Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
varlet
noun
/ˈvɑːrlɪt/
Definition
A male servant or attendant, often one who assists a knight.
Examples
- The varlet ran errands for his master without complaint.
- In medieval tales, the varlet often dreams of becoming a knight himself.
Meaning
In historical contexts, ‘varlet’ refers to a young man of lower rank serving a knight, eventually evolving into a term for any male servant.
Synonyms
- page
- servant
- attendant
