Noah Webster
Rascal
RAS'CAL, noun
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, adjective
1. Lean; as a rascal deer.
2. Mean; low.