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sav⋅age⋅ry

[sav-ij-ree]
–noun, plural -ries.
1. an uncivilized or barbaric state or condition; barbarity.
2. savage action, nature, disposition, or behavior.

Origin:
1585–95; savage + -ry
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sav·age·ry   (sāv'ĭj-rē)   
n.   pl. sav·age·ries
  1. The quality or condition of being savage.

  2. An act of violent cruelty.

  3. Savage behavior or nature; barbarity.

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