dodgery
Americannoun
plural
dodgeriesEtymology
Origin of dodgery
Example Sentences
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Like Bonds learned to deal with the dodgery, Baker believes Harper will too.
From Washington Times
The recital of her troubles, losses, and burdens, the dodgery and trickery of legal luminaries, and the total extinction of rent profits is delivered with an easy grace, and with the colour and effervescence of sparkling Burgundy.
From Project Gutenberg
But well, young gentlemen, as I was a-saying, he sights us, and there was no chance for him with us close on his heels but dodgery.”
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“Not a bit, sir,” growled the big sailor; “but there seems to be some sort o’ dodgery over this here hatchway.
From Project Gutenberg
His words to the brethren took a higher and a humbler tone, which surprised them, for even they were used to see bishoprics looked upon as plums, and sought with every device of dodgery.
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