TREACHERY


Meaning of TREACHERY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -rē ]

noun

( plural -er·ies )

Etymology: Middle English trecherie, from Anglo-French, from trecher, tricher to deceive, from Vulgar Latin * triccare — more at trick

Date: 13th century

1. : violation of allegiance or of faith and confidence : treason

2. : an act of perfidy or treason

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