dēˈäblə(ˌ)rē, -ˈab-, ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷, ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷_ri noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Old French diablerie, dëablerie, from diable, dëable devil (from Late Latin diabolus ) + -erie -ery — more at devil
1.
a. : actions or behavior of devils
diablerie of a satyr
: dealings with the devil or devils : black magic : witchcraft , sorcery , devilry
practicing witchcraft and diablerie
b. : a quality or air of black magic or of dealings with the devil
diablerie of gothic romance
2.
a. : an infernal scene especially as represented in words or painting : representation of devils
a collection of diableries
b. : demon lore
stories of diablerie
3.
a. : mischievous conduct or manner : lighthearted and ingenious mischievousness
full of wit and diablerie
b. : wickedness
house-burnings, assassinations, and other pieces of diablerie