varlet

An attendant or servant.

A knight’s page.

A rascal; a knave.

Originally, a very young man of noble or knightly birth, serving an apprenticeship in knightly exercises and accomplishments while awaiting elevation to the rank of knight; hence (because such youths served as pages or personal servants to the knights who had charge of them), a body-servant or attendant. (See valet.) The name was also given to the city bailiffs or Serjeants.

Hence, one in a subordinate or menial position; a low fellow; a scoundrel; a rascal; a rogue: a term of contempt or reproach.

The coat-card now called the knave or jack (in French, valet).

A servant, especially to a knight; an attendant; a valet; a footman.

Hence, a low fellow; a scoundrel; a rascal.

In a pack of playing cards, the court card now called the knave, or jack.

A servant or attendant.