In old English law. The king’s eldest son; hence the valet or knave follows the king and queen in a pack of cards. Bar. Obs, St 344.
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TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. The king’s eldest son; hence the valet or knave follows the king and queen in a pack of cards. Bar. Obs, St 344.