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The Encyclopedia Americana (1920)/Blackguard

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Edition of 1920. See also Blackguard on Wikipedia, and the disclaimer.

1360694The Encyclopedia Americana — Blackguard

BLACKGUARD, a term used in the 16th century for the lowest menials of a noble house, the scullions who cleaned pots and pans. It was also used of the hangers-on of an army, camp followers, then of a rabble, and of vagabonds in general.