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scoundrelry

noun

Etymology

From scoundrel + -ry; noted in 1859.

Definitions

  1. Villainy, evildoing

    Villainy, evildoing; acts of villainy or evildoing

  2. Scoundrels in general

    Scoundrels in general; a group of scoundrels

    • 1863. United States Congress. House documents. Messrs. Lyles and Polhamus & Co. will advise you that I have settled the iron business all O. K., to the satisfaction of all but the scoundrelry in Florida and here, who caused the difficulty.

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