Definitions
the act of deceiving
Word origin
From Middle English deceyte, from Old French deceite, deçoite, from decevoir (“to deceive”), from Latin dēcipere (“to cheat, mislead”).
Used in a sentence
“The whole conversation was merely a deceit.”
“Upon his return he killed Eriphyle for her vanity and deceit of him and his father.”
“His mouth is full of curſing, and deceit, and fraud : vnder his tongue is miſchiefe and vanitie.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Intentional dishonesty”6 letters
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