noun
- Plural of diablery; mischievous or playful tricks; pranks or antics.
- Plural of diablery; devilry or wickedness; evil or malicious behavior.
Usage: Usually plural; often used in a lighthearted or humorous context
Usage: Archaic or literary usage; less common in modern English
Examples
- The children's diableries during the field trip kept their teachers on their toes.
- His harmless diableries and jokes made him popular among his classmates.
- The novel depicted the diableries of mischievous sprites in an enchanted forest.
- She was known for her clever diableries and witty pranks.
- The old stories spoke of the diableries committed by demons and dark spirits.
- Their youthful diableries eventually gave way to more responsible behavior.