caitiff

Example Sentences

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If a celebrated classroom caitiff like Peck's Bad Boy or Huckleberry Finn were to cut his swath through a U. S. school today, he would probably get off with a restrained scolding.

From Time Magazine Archive

For Newcastle had betrayed him to the last; the magpie cunning of that old caitiff paralysed every arm that might have defended him.

From Lord Chatham His Early Life and Connections by Rosebery, Archibald Phillip Primrose

He was, indeed, without question, the most selfish little caitiff that ever drove a quill upon parchment.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry

O noble gracious English tongue Whose fibers we so sadly twist, For caitiff measures he has sung Have pardon on the journalist.

From Chimneysmoke by Morley, Christopher

Master Grasp," he said, "I have more than once given this caitiff host notice to quit, and he hath still hung on and craved to remain my tenant.

From William Shakespeare as he lived. An Historical Tale by Curling, Henry