devilry Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun wicked and cruel behavior
    deviltry.
  2. noun reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
    mischief-making; rascality; mischief; mischievousness; roguishness; roguery; devilment; deviltry; shenanigan.

WordNet

Dev"il*ry noun
Wordforms
plural Devilries
Definitions
  1. Conduct suitable to the devil; extreme wickedness; deviltry.
    Stark lies and devilry. Sir T. More.
  2. The whole body of evil spirits. Tylor.

Webster 1913