The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Knavery \Knav"er*y\, n.; pl. Knaveries.
   1. The practices of a knave; petty villainy; fraud; trickery;
      a knavish action.
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            This is flat knavery, to take upon you another man's
            name.                                 --Shak.
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   2. pl. Roguish or mischievous tricks. --Shak.
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