diablerie

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French diablerie. Doublet of devilry.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /diˈɑːbləɹi/, /diˈæbləɹi/

Noun

diablerie (countable and uncountable, plural diableries)

1. witchcraft, sorcery

   Synonyms: black art, enchantment, wizardry; see also Thesaurus:magic

French

Etymology

From diable +‎ -erie.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /dja.blə.ʁi/ ~ /djɑ.blə.ʁi/

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Noun

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

Further reading

• “diablerie”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012