The term "caitiff" has long been wielded as a sharp epithet in literature to denote a person of contemptible character—a base, cowardly, or treacherous individual. Writers use it to castigate and morally denigrate characters, whether they be villains, unworthy knights, or even disloyal followers. In dramatic and epic narratives alike, its employment accentuates the stark moral dichotomy between the noble and the ignoble, serving not only as a descriptor of physical or ethical weakness but also as a literary device to intensify conflict and character judgment [1] [2] [3]. Its varied applications, from labeling outlaws in adventurous escapades to condemning traitorous or base behavior in historical and mythological texts, highlight its versatile role as a marker of disdain and moral degradation [4] [5].