First Known Use: 1751
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diablerie
noun di·a·ble·rie \dē-ˈä-blə-(ˌ)rē, -ˈa-blə-\
Definition of DIABLERIE
1
: black magic : sorcery
2
a : a representation in words or pictures of black magic or of dealings with the devil b : demon lore
3
: mischievous conduct or manner
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Origin of DIABLERIE
French, from Old French, from dïable devil, from Late Latin diabolus — more at devil
Related to DIABLERIE
- Synonyms
- devilishness, devilment, devilry (or deviltry), mischief, espièglerie, hob, impishness, knavery, mischievousness, rascality, roguery, roguishness, shenanigan(s), waggery, waggishness, wickedness
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