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dastard

/dæstɑːrd/ noun · British & US
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What does dastard mean?

noun

A person who acts with cunning and deceit, often in a cowardly or treacherous manner. A wicked or villainous person.

Example

"The dastard plotted to steal the company's secrets and sell them to a rival firm."

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