devilry
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) Mischief.
- (countable, uncountable) Wickedness; cruelty.
- (countable, uncountable) An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
- (countable, uncountable) An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
Synonyms
mischief-making
bad temper
ill nature
Translations
diablerie
maldad
diavoleria
διαβολιά κατεργαριά
شراسة
truaneria
Teufelskunst brivalladaPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English develrye; equivalent to devil + -ry.
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