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daredevilry

[dair-dev-uhl-tree]

dare·dev·il·try

[dair-dev-uhl-tree]
noun
reckless daring; venturesome boldness.
Also, dare·dev·il·ry [dair-dev-uhl-ree] .


Origin:
1870–75, Americanism; daredevil + -try, as in deviltry
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Daredevilry is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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daredevil (ˈdɛəˌdɛvəl)
 
n
1.  a recklessly bold person
 
adj
2.  reckless; daring; bold
 
'daredevilry
 
n
 
'daredeviltry
 
n

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