Definition of devilry Devilry
dev•il•ry
We found 10 definitions of devilry from 5 different sources.
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What does devilry mean?
WordNet
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| devilry - reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others | ||
| mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, deviltry, devilment, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan | ||
| misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed improper or wicked or immoral behavior | ||
| blaze, hell a light-colored marking; "they chipped off bark to mark the trail with blazes"; "the horse had a blaze between its eyes" | ||
| monkey business mischievous or deceitful behavior | ||
| devilry - wicked and cruel behavior | ||
| deviltry | ||
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Wiktionary 
- devilry (Noun)
mischief. - devilry (Noun)
Wickedness, cruelty. - devilry (Noun)
An action performed with the help of a devil; witchcraft. - devilry (Noun)
An act of such mischief, wickedness, cruelty, or witchcraft.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- devilry (n.)
Conduct suitable to the devil; extreme wickedness; deviltry. - devilry (n.)
The whole body of evil spirits.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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devilry
Spirited roguery; wanton mischief, short of crime.
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🔤- devilry, noun, singular of devilries.
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