English Explanatory Dictionary

devilry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Mischief.
  2. Wickedness; cruelty.
  3. An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
  4. An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɛv.əl.ɹi/ /ˈdɛv.ɪl.ɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-devilry.wav dĕv'əl-rē

Word forms

devilry devilries deviltry

Etymology

From Middle English develrye; equivalent to devil + -ry.

Derived words

printer's devilry
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