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roguery [ˈrəʊgərɪ] n pl -gueries
1. behaviour characteristic of a rogue 2. a roguish or mischievous act ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Translations roguery [ˈrəʊgərɪ] N → picardía f, truhanería f; (= mischief) → travesuras fpl, diabluras fpl they're up to some roguery → están haciendo alguna diablura roguery How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Tom, however, cautiously avoided all engagements with that youth; for besides that Tommy Jones was an inoffensive lad amidst all his roguery, and really loved Blifil, Mr Thwackum being always the second of the latter, would have been sufficient to deter him. Here I discovered the roguery and ignorance of those who pretend to write anecdotes, or secret history; who send so many kings to their graves with a cup of poison; will repeat the discourse between a prince and chief minister, where no witness was by; unlock the thoughts and cabinets of ambassadors and secretaries of state; and have the perpetual misfortune to be mistaken. ``I pray thee, uncle,'' answered the Jester, ``let my folly, for once, protect my roguery. |
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