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English Dictionary: devilry by the DICT Development Group
2 results for devilry
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
devilry
n
  1. wicked and cruel behavior
    Synonym(s): deviltry, devilry
  2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    Synonym(s): mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Devilry \Dev"il*ry\, n.; pl. {Devilries}.
      1. Conduct suitable to the devil; extreme wickedness;
            deviltry.
  
                     Stark lies and devilry.                     --Sir T. More.
  
      2. The whole body of evil spirits. --Tylor.
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