DIABLERIE

Etymology

Noun

diablerie (countable and uncountable, plural diableries)

witchcraft, sorcery

Source: Wiktionary


Dia`ble*rie", Di*ab"le*y, n. Etym: [F. diablerie, fr. diable devil, L. diabolus. See Devil.]

Definition: Devilry; sorcery or incantation; a diabolical deed; mischief.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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