Rogue
/roʊɡ/noun
A dishonest or unprincipled person.
Did you know?Originally, 'rogue' was used to describe a person who roamed the countryside, often associated with deceit and trickery, giving it a sinister flair.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
rogue
“A wandering beggar or vagrant, often seen as a dishonest individual.”
Late 16th Century
English
rogue
“Became associated with deceitful or mischievous behavior, referring to a scoundrel.”
17th Century
English
rogue
“Used in context of a playful or mischievous character, often in literature.”
18th Century
English
rogue
“Solidified as a term for a scoundrel or mischievous person in common usage.”
19th Century
English
rogue
“Expanded to describe a genre of a charming, adventurous antihero in popular culture.”
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