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dupery|ˈdjuːpərɪ|
[f. dupe v.1 + -ery: cf. F. duperie (1690 in Hatz.-Darm).]
a. The action or practice of duping; deception, trickery.
b. The condition of one who is duped.
1759Adam Smith Mor. Sent. vi. i. (R.), [Machiavel]..has much contempt for the dupery and weakness of the sufferers. 1791–1823D'Israeli Cur. Lit. (1859) II. 163 The whole displays a complete system of dupery. 1816F. Burney Let. 28 Oct., While thus open to dupery..he is so fearful of ridicule that [etc.]. 1830Fraser's Mag. I. 418, I was..continually exposed to the dupery of cunning. |