archrogue

Etymology

From arch- + rogue.

noun

  1. An infamous or particularly egregious rogue.“That Menaboju, he certainly is the greatest archrogue in the whole wide world.”
  2. The chief of a band of thieves or gypsies.“The Whelp lighed on a pirate at Milford Haven, who had newly opened shop and seized upon a Plymouth bark in Youghal harbour. He was trading for powder and muskets with some knaves on shore; but his market was marred, and four of the principals delivered up to justice. The archrogue's name is Gosman.”