Definition of treachery

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treach·er·y    (trch-r) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. treach·er·ies

1. Willful betrayal of fidelity, confidence, or trust; perfidy.
2. The act or an instance of such betrayal.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English trecherie, from Old French, from trichier, to trick, probably from Vulgar Latin *triccre ; see trick

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