Definitions for caitiff

caitiff cai·tiff

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IPA: /ˈkeɪ tɪf/

Caitiff is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 70 anagrams from letters in caitiff (acffiit).

Definitions for caitiff

noun

  1. a base, despicable person.

adjective

  1. base; despicable.

Origin of caitiff

1250-1300; Middle English caitif Anglo-French Latin captīvus captive

Examples for caitiff

But now you can seize the caitiff who is come as a spy amongst your corn.

Nay, his was no coward blood that would surrender to caitiff churls.

The caitiff who had undersold them was in the village at that moment!

What man would be so caitiff and thrall as to fail you at your need?

The proper thing to say to a bad man is, "caitiff, I hate thee."

The constable has sworn that the caitiff had pea-green hair.

Her eloquent sighs and sobs soon told the caitiff he had nothing to fear.

It was blown by a caitiff negro, a deserter from Uncle Sams swart cavalry.

So long as this caitiff knight lives, your life will not be safe.

I would not be so caitiff and so thrall as to leave you, when some small deed might still be done.

Word Value for caitiff
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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