diablerie

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from French diablerie. Doublet of devilry.

Noun[edit]

diablerie (countable and uncountable, plural diableries)

  1. witchcraft, sorcery

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From diable +‎ -erie.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /dja.blə.ʁi/
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Noun[edit]

diablerie f (plural diableries)

  1. devilry; the deeds or the domain of the devil
  2. witchcraft, diablerie
  3. mischief, machination
  4. a painting or play about the devil

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