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deviltry
[
dev
-
uh
l-tree
]
dev·il·try
/
ˈdɛv
əl
tri
/
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[
dev
-
uh
l-tree
]
Show IPA
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;
variant of
devilry
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a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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World English Dictionary
devilry
or
deviltry
(ˈdɛv
ə
lrɪ)
—
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
diable
devil
]
deviltry
or
deviltry
—
n
[C18: from French
diablerie,
from
diable
devil
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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