roguery
NounSynonyms:
mischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrascalityroguishnessshenanigan
WordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in othersSynonyms: mischiefmischief-makingmischievousnessdeviltrydevilrydevilmentrascalityroguishnessshenanigan
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Roguery \Rogu"er*y\, n.
1.The life of a vargant. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
2.The practices of a rogue; knavish tricks; cheating; fraud; dishonest practices. [1913 Webster]
'Tis no scandal grown, For debt and roguery to quit the town.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
3.Arch tricks; mischievousness. [1913 Webster]