Word of the Day:
devilry
What It Means
Wickedness; cruelty.
An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft.
Devilry in Context
“[…] pranks and devilries which turned slowly more unpleasant.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English develrye; equivalent to devil + -ry.
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