Where Does the Word Caitiff Come from?

Both the adjective and the noun evolved from the Anglo-French adjective caitif, meaning "wretched, despicable." The French word in turn derived from the Latin captivus, meaning "captive"-the shift from "captive" to "wretched" being perhaps prompted by the perception of captives as wretched and worthy of scorn.

What does Caitiff carcase mean?

caitiff - despicably mean and cowardly. cowardly, fearful - lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted; "cowardly dogs, ye will not aid me then"- P.B.Shelley. Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection.

What does glede mean?

(Entry 1 of 2) : any of several birds of prey (as the common European buzzard or the osprey) especially : the common European kite (Milvus milvus) glede.

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