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ropery

 [roh-puh-ree]  

rop·er·y

   [roh-puh-ree]
noun, plural rop·er·ies.
1.
a place where ropes are made.
2.
Archaic. knavery; roguery.
Origin:
1325–75; Middle English roperie. See rope, -ery
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Ropery is always a great word to know.
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