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devilry

[ dev-uhl-ree ]
/ ˈdɛv əl ri /
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noun, plural dev·il·ries.
deviltry.
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Origin of devilry

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at devil, -ry

Words nearby devilry

devilish, devilkin, devil-may-care, devilment, devil of a, devilry, devil's advocate, devil's-bit, devil's club, devil's coach-horse, devil's darning needle
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Words related to devilry

devilment, deviltry, mischief-making, mischievousness, naughtiness, prankishness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigans, trouble, wickedness, diablerie, high jinks

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British Dictionary definitions for devilry

devilry

deviltry

/ (ˈdɛvəlrɪ) /
noun plural -ries or -tries
reckless or malicious fun or mischief
wickedness or cruelty
black magic or other forms of diabolism

Word Origin for devilry

C18: from French diablerie, from diable devil
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