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devilry

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dev⋅il⋅ry

  [dev-uhl-ree]
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–noun, plural -ries.
deviltry.
Origin:
1325–75; ME; see devil, -ry

dev⋅il⋅try

  [dev-uhl-tree]
–noun, plural -tries.
1. reckless or unrestrained mischievous behavior.
2. extreme or utter wickedness.
3. an act or instance of mischievous or wicked behavior.
4. diabolic magic or art.
5. demonology.
Also, devilry.

Origin:
1780–90; var. of devilry
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dev·il·ry   (děv'əl-rē)   
n.  Variant of deviltry.
dev·il·try   (děv'əl-trē)   
n.   pl. dev·il·tries or dev·il·ries

  1. Reckless mischief.

  2. Extreme cruelty; wickedness.

  3. Evil magic; witchcraft.

  4. An act of mischief, cruelty, or witchcraft.


[Alteration (influenced by such words as gallantry) of devilry.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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