develrye

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Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From devel +‎ -erie.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdeːvəl(ə)riː(ə)/, /ˈdɛvəl(ə)riː(ə)/

Noun

develrye (plural develryes) (Late Middle English)

  1. A demonic influence; a creature of hell
  2. Demonic possession.

Descendants

  • English: devilry, deviltry
  • Scots: deilry, deeviltry

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