English Explanatory Dictionary

knavery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The antics or tricks of a knave; boyish mischief.
  2. An unprincipled action; deceit.

Pronunciation

/ˈneɪvəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-knavery.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-knavery.wav

Word forms

knavery knaveries

Etymology

From knave + -ery.

Synonyms

rakehood carrying-on Corinthianism knavery profligacy vice

Derived words

Scandiknavery
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