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† deˈvility Obs.
In 6–7 divil(l)itie.
[f. devil n. + -ity: formed with mocking reference to civility and divinity.]
Devilism, devilry.
1589Marprel. Epit. F iij, Whom the D. of diuillitie..affirmeth to haue beene Arch. of Creet. 1598R. Barckley Felic. Man iv. (1603) 317 A formal kind of strangers civilitie..which..may rather bee called Divillitie. 1601Deacon & Walker Answ. to Darel 113 These are but quick-sands wherewith you doe grauell your deepe skill of Diuillitie. 1609Bp. W. Barlow Answ. Nameless Cath. 39 [He] must also bee his Diuilitie Reader or Schoole-man. |