knave- root words — words with the knave- root

The root knave- comes from Old English cnafa, meaning boy, servant. 4 words in Dendril are built from it, including knave, knavery, knaves, knavish. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the knave- root

Explore words with knave- — words containing the knave- root and sharing its sense of "boy, servant". Examples include knave, knavery, knaves, knavish. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does knave- mean?

The knave- root means boy, servant, from Old English cnafa. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.