Tartuffery

[tahr-too f-uh-ree, -too-fuh-] /tɑrˈtʊf ə ri, -ˈtu fə-/

noun

behavior or character of a Tartuffe, especially hypocritical piety.

Origin of Tartuffery

French

1850-1855

From the French word tartufferie, dating back to 1850-55. See Tartuffe, -ry

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Every nation has its own "Tartuffery," and calls that its virtue.

Beyond Good and Evil Friedrich Nietzsche

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