"scapegrace" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈskeɪpɡɹeɪs/ [UK] Forms: scapegraces [plural]
Etymology: From scape (“(archaic) escape”) + grace (“grace of god”). Etymology templates: {{compound|en|scape|grace|t1=(archaic) escape|t2=grace of god}} scape (“(archaic) escape”) + grace (“grace of god”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} scapegrace (plural scapegraces)
  1. A wild and reckless person (especially a boy); a scoundrel. Categories (topical): People, Personality Synonyms: black sheep, rascal, rogue, villain

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