rascal

RAS'CAL, n.

A mean fellow; a scoundrel; in modern usage, a trickish dishonest fellow; a rogue; particularly applied to men and boys guilty of the lesser crimes, and indicating less enormity or guilt than villain.

I have sense to serve my turn in store, and he's a rascal who pretends to more.

RAS'CAL, a.

1. Lean; as a rascal deer.

2. Mean; low.