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dodgery

American  
[doj-uh-ree] / ˈdɒdʒ ə ri /

noun

  • dodgeries
    plural
  1. the use of a dodge or dodges; trickery; duplicity.


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Etymology

Origin of dodgery

First recorded in 1660–70; dodger + -y 3


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Like Bonds learned to deal with the dodgery, Baker believes Harper will too.

From Washington Times ● May 24, 2016

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.

From Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln A Short Story of One of the Makers of Mediaeval England by Charles L. (Charles Latimer) Marson

“Not a bit, sir,” growled the big sailor; “but there seems to be some sort o’ dodgery over this here hatchway.

From Hunting the Skipper The Cruise of the "Seafowl" Sloop by Harold Piffard

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