
Meaning of ROGUERY
| Pronunciation: | | 'rowguree
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WordNet Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | [n] reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others |
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| | Synonyms: | | devilment, devilry, deviltry, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, rascality, roguishness, shenanigan |
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| | See Also: | | blaze, hell, hooliganism, malicious mischief, misbehavior, misbehaviour, misdeed, vandalism | |
Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Rogu"er*y\, n.
1. The life of a vargant. [Obs.]
2. The practices of a rogue; knavish tricks; cheating; fraud;
dishonest practices.
'Tis no scandal grown, For debt and roguery to quit
the town. --Dryden.
3. Arch tricks; mischievousness.
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