Example Sentences

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He looked at her and wondered what devilries might be stirring in her mind, what evil purpose she desired to serve.

From The Sea-Hawk by Sabatini, Rafael

Smoke came from the chimneys of them, even in the hottest days of summer, and weird tales were told of the devilries there committed.

From The Magician by Maugham, W. Somerset (William Somerset)

We never martyred a saint, and amid all the witch-hunting devilries of Scotland and England we burned only one witch, a namesake of my own.

From The Open Secret of Ireland by Kettle, T. M. (Thomas Michael)

This is the third of the series, the one of which Patty has foretold with horrid relish that it promises to be specially given over to devilries.

From Quality Street A Comedy by Barrie, J. M. (James Matthew)

"I should have known that if that sweet saint got word of these petty devilries of mine she would despise me; and I tell you, Charles, I'd go through fire to regain her respect."

From Scaramouche by Sabatini, Rafael