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deviltry

[ dev-uhl-tree ]

noun

, plural dev·il·tries.
  1. reckless or unrestrained mischievous behavior.
  2. extreme or utter wickedness.
  3. an act or instance of mischievous or wicked behavior.
  4. diabolic magic or art.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of deviltry1

First recorded in 1780–90; variant of devilry
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Example Sentences

She had looked so small and young; and who could know what deviltry lurked abroad that night?

Having permitted her to influence him so far, out of pure deviltry, he seemed determined to make her regret it.

He characterized both the meta or medicine dances and the wabeno dances by a term which may be translated deviltry.

She left shortly after you went, and she means some deviltry.

What of decency or what of deviltry lay behind the mask that Renwick had seen?

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