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[dev-uhl-tree]

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.
Also, devilry.


Origin:
1780–90; variant of devilry
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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devilry or deviltry (ˈdɛvəlrɪ)
 
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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