deviltry — [dev′əl trē] n. pl. deviltries [altered < DEVILRY] 1. reckless mischief, fun, etc. 2. DEVILRY … English World dictionary
Devilry — Dev il*ry, n.; pl. {Devilries}. 1. Conduct suitable to the devil; extreme wickedness; deviltry. [1913 Webster] Stark lies and devilry. Sir T. More. [1913 Webster] 2. The whole body of evil spirits. Tylor. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Deviltry — Dev il*try, n.; pl. {Deviltries}. Diabolical conduct; malignant mischief; devilry. C. Reade. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
devilry — late 14c., from DEVIL (Cf. devil) + RY (Cf. ry); deviltry (1788) is a corrupt formation from it … Etymology dictionary
devilry — [dev′əl rē] n. pl. devilries [ME develri] Chiefly Brit. 1. black magic; witchcraft 2. evil or diabolic behavior; great wickedness or cruelty 3. DEVILTRY … English World dictionary
devilry — , deviltry Either is acceptable … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
deviltry — noun 1. wicked and cruel behavior • Syn: ↑devilry • Hypernyms: ↑evil, ↑immorality, ↑wickedness, ↑iniquity 2. reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others • Syn … Useful english dictionary
devilry — or deviltry noun (plural ries or tries) Date: 14th century 1. a. action performed with the help of the devil ; witchcraft b. wickedness c. mischief 2. an act of devilry … New Collegiate Dictionary
deviltry — /dev euhl tree/, n., pl. deviltries. 1. reckless or unrestrained mischievous behavior. 2. extreme or utter wickedness. 3. an act or instance of mischievous or wicked behavior. 4. diabolic magic or art. 5. demonology. Also, devilry. [1780 90; var … Universalium
deviltry — noun see devilry … New Collegiate Dictionary
