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knavery

noun knav·ery \ˈnā-və-rē, ˈnāv-rē\
plural knav·er·ies

Definition of KNAVERY

1
a :  rascality
b :  a roguish or mischievous act
2
obsolete :  roguish mischief
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First Known Use of KNAVERY

1528

Related to KNAVERY

Synonyms
antic, caper, capriccio, dido, escapade, frolic, gag, jest, prank, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, rag [chiefly British], roguery, shavie [Scottish], shine(s), trick, waggery

Rhymes with KNAVERY

Avery, bravery, Lavery, quavery, savory, wavery

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