Word: devilries
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: de
vil
ries
Definition: Plural of devilry; reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
Morphemes:
Affix: devil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: διά
Language: grc
Decoded: dia
Meaning: through, across
Affix: βάλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: ballo
Meaning: throw
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).
Affix: devil
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: διά
Language: grc
Decoded: dia
Meaning: through, across
Affix: βάλλω
Language: grc
Decoded: ballo
Meaning: throw
Affix: -ry
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Alternative form of -ery. Added to verbs to form nouns meaning "place of" (an art, craft, or practice).