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diablerie

Pronunciation: /dɪˈɑːbləri/

Definition of diablerie

noun

[mass noun]
  • the quality of being reckless or wild in a charismatic way.
  • archaic sorcery supposedly assisted by the devil.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French, from diable, from ecclesiastical Latin diabolus 'devil'

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