devilry
English
Alternative forms
- deviltry
Etymology
From Middle English develrye; equivalent to devil + -ry.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/, /ˈdɛv.ɪl.ɹi/
- enPR: dĕv'əl-rē
Noun
devilry (countable and uncountable, plural devilries)
- mischief.
- Wickedness; cruelty.
- An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
- An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
Translations
mischief
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wickedness, cruelty
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witchcraft
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An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty or witchcraft
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