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