Villainry

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Villainousness. uncountable
  2. 2
    Villains as a group. plural, plural-only

    "The local villainry were no doubt responsible."

Synonyms

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criminalitymischiefvillainy

Example

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"The local villainry were no doubt responsible."

Etymology

From villain + -ry.

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