Knavery


[ney-vuh-ree] /ˈneɪ və ri/

noun, plural knaveries.
1.
action or practice characteristic of a .
2.
unprincipled, untrustworthy, or dishonest dealing; trickery.
3.
a knavish act or practice.
/ˈneɪvərɪ/
noun (pl) -eries
1.
a deceitful or dishonest act
2.
dishonest conduct; trickery
n.

1520s, from knave + -ery.

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