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dastard
▪ I. dastard, n. and a. (ˈdɑːstəd, -æ-) Also 6 daster. [Known only from the 15th c. Notwithstanding its French aspect (cf. bastard) it appears to be of Eng. formation. The Promptorium identifies it in sense with dasiberde; cf. also dasart, of kindred derivation and meaning; these make it probable th...
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The Dastard
The Dastard is a vile, loathsome man with the power to travel back in time. She is sent to the Dastard by the Good Magician in order to help deal with him, and given Awareness, so she can remember the Dastard's Unhappenings.
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dastardling
ˈdastardling nonce-wd. [f. dastard n. + -ling, dim. suffix.] A contemptible dastard.1800 Coleridge Piccolom. iv. iii. 53 Will he, that dastardling, have strength enough [etc.]?
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Shepherd Mead
Its subtitle was "The dastard's guide to fame and fortune." Works
Magnificent MacInnes. (1949)
Tessie, the Hound of Channel One. (1951)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying; the Dastard’s Guide to Fame
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CHICKEN Synonyms: 141 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster
Synonyms for CHICKEN: coward, funk, craven, snake, cur, poltroon, sissy, dastard; Antonyms of CHICKEN: hero, stalwart, valiant, daredevil, brave, daring, stout ...
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dastardy
dastardy arch. (ˈdɑːstədɪ, -æ-) Also 6–7 -ie. [f. dastard n. + -y, after cowardy, bastardy.] The quality of a dastard; base or mean cowardice.1588 Allen Admon. 19 The whole world deriding our effeminate dastardie. 1611 Speed Hist. Gt. Brit. ix. viii. 22 Farre from any suspition of dastardy. a 1640 J...
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The Pyrates
It also concerns the charismatic anti-hero, Colonel Thomas Blood (cashiered), a rakish dastard who is loosely modeled on the historical figure, Thomas
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dastardly
▪ I. dastardly, a. (ˈdɑːstədlɪ, -æ-) [f. dastard n. + -ly1.] † 1. Inert of mind or action; stupid, dull. Obs.1567 J. Maplet Gr. Forest 96 b, The Owle is called the dastardly Bird: she is of such slouth and sluggishnesse. 2. Like or characteristic of a dastard; showing mean or despicable cowardice.15...
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dastardice
† ˈdastardice, -ise Obs. [f. dastard n. + -ise, -ice1, after cowardice.] Mean or base cowardice.1603 Florio Montaigne iii. v. (1634) 498 His faintnesse, dastardise, and impertinencie. 1748 Richardson Clarissa Wks. 1883 VII. 143, I was upbraided with ingratitude, dastardice, and [etc.].
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How to Succeed with Women Without Really Trying
How To Succeed With Women Without Really Trying: The Dastard's Guide To The Birds And Bees was a 1957 humor book by Shepherd Mead.
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dasart
† dasart Obs. rare. [f. dase, daze v. + -ard: cf. MDu. dasaert (Oudemans), in Kilian daesaerd a fool.] A dazed, stupefied, or inert person; a dullard; = dasiberd, dastard 1.a 1400 Minor Poems Vernon MS. 333 Ouur-al maiȝt þou comen and go, Whon a Moppe dasart schal not so.
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How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying (book)
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: The Dastard's Guide to Fame and Fortune is a humorous 1952 book by Shepherd Mead. Its subtitle is "The Dastard's Guide to Fame and Fortune".
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dastardize
ˈdastardize, v. [f. dastard n. + -ize: cf. cowardize (of same age).] = dastard v.c 1645 Howell Lett. (1650) II. 16 To dastardize or cowe your spirits. a 1700 Dryden (J.), Such things..As..would dastardize my courage. 1748 Richardson Clarissa (1811) IV. 208 The moment I beheld her, my heart was dasta...
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fazart
† ˈfazart, n. (a.) Obs. Sc. Also 6 faizard, fasert. [Of unknown etymology; according to Jamieson faizard is used in some parts for a hermaphrodite fowl.] 1. A coward, dastard.1597 Montgomerie Cherrie & Slae 377 To fazarts, hard hazarts Is deid or they cum thair. Ibid. 632 Ȝon faizardis durst not..Cl...
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