truantry

[ troo-uhn-tree ]
/ ˈtru ən tri /
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noun, plural tru·ant·ries.

truancy.

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Origin of truantry

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at truant, -ry

Words nearby truantry

trs, Trst, truancy, truant, truant officer, truantry, Trubetzkoy, truce, Truchas Peaks, Trucial Coast, Trucial States
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Words related to truantry

vacancy, absenteeism, truancy, nonattendance, nonappearance, cutting, hooky, cut, no show, absent without leave, skipping

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