Definitions for deviltry

deviltry dev·il·try

Spelling: [dev-uh l-tree]
IPA: /ˈdɛv əl tri/

Deviltry is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 247 anagrams from letters in deviltry (deilrtvy).

Definitions for deviltry

noun

  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.

Origin of deviltry

First recorded in 1780-90; variant of devilry

Examples for deviltry

Still, I will see that they are not left long to carry on their work of deviltry.

She left shortly after you went, and she means some deviltry.

Black MacQueen would go the limit in deviltry if he set his mind to it.

In reality, he was deeper in deviltry than ever in his life.

All Nate did know, or the little he knowed, was badness an' deviltry.

Many joined Clark for mere adventure, for plunder and deviltry.

I think you'd better get rid of that Shandy serpent; he seems ripe for any deviltry.

Some imp of deviltry in me moved me to change my seat for one beside his.

I cannot tell how she feels toward him; I know she has often tried to reclaim him from his deviltry.

The spirit of deviltry was stronger than it had ever been in the history of the county.

Word Value for deviltry
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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