daubery

[ daw-buh-ree ]

noun

1. unskillful painting or work.

daubery

/ ˈdɔːbərɪ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of daubing
2. an unskilful painting

Word History and Origins

Origin of daubery¹

First recorded in 1540–50; daub + -ery

Example Sentences

And yet, in the midst of my dejection, I still took such unheard-of pleasure in my daubery that, do what I would, I could not let my courage sink.

From Project Gutenberg

She works 155 by charms, by spells, by the figure, and such daubery as 230 this is, beyond our element: we know nothing.

From Project Gutenberg

"Turn tail!" replied Larry, "it is I that wouldn't—I appale to St. Patrick himself over beyond"—pointing to a picture of the Prime Saint of Ireland, which hung in gilt daubery behind his master's chair, right opposite to him.

From Project Gutenberg