Riotry

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The act or practice of rioting. dated, uncountable

    "June 15, 1780, Horace Walpole, letter to the Rev. Mr. Cole I hope your electioneering riotry has not, nor will mix in these tumults."

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"June 15, 1780, Horace Walpole, letter to the Rev. Mr. Cole I hope your electioneering riotry has not, nor will mix in these tumults."

Etymology

From riot + -ry.

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