əl noun, plural dev·il·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.
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| —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 | |
| deviltry or deviltry | |
| —n | |
| [C18: from French diablerie, from diable | |
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