devilry

dev·il·ry

[dev-uhl-ree]
noun, plural dev·il·ries.

Origin:
1325–75; Middle English; see devil, -ry

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devilry or deviltry (ˈdɛvəlrɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ries, -tries
1.  reckless or malicious fun or mischief
2.  wickedness or cruelty
3.  black magic or other forms of diabolism
 
[C18: from French diablerie, from diabledevil]
 
deviltry or deviltry
 
n
 
[C18: from French diablerie, from diabledevil]

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Devilry is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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devilry
late 14c., from devil; deviltry (1788) is a corrupt formation from it.
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