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Blackguard vs Cots - What's the difference?

blackguard | cots |

As nouns the difference between blackguard and cots

is that blackguard is (dated) a scoundrel; an unprincipled contemptible person; an untrustworthy person while cots is .

As a verb blackguard

is to revile or abuse in scurrilous language.

blackguard

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (dated) A scoundrel; an unprincipled contemptible person; an untrustworthy person.
  • * Macaulay
    • A man whose manners and sentiments are decidedly below those of his class deserves to be called a blackguard .

    Usage notes

    * Usually, only used to refer to a male person. * Blackguard may also refer to a man who uses foul language in front of a woman, typically a woman of high standing in society.

    See also

    * blaggard * blagger

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To revile or abuse in scurrilous language.
    • (Southey)

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    cots

    English

    Acronym

    (Acronym) (head)
  • Refers to ready-made merchandise that is available for sale, defined by market need, significant functionality and complexity, and self-contained.
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