Knave"ship, n. A small due, in meal, established by usage, which is
paid to the under miller. [Scot.]
Knav"ess (?), n. A knavish woman. Carlyle.
Knav"ish, a. 1. Like or characteristic of a knave; given to knavery;
trickish; fraudulent; dishonest; villainous; as, a knavish fellow, or a
knavish trick. "Knavish politicians." Macaulay.