dodgery

[ doj-uh-ree ]

noun

, plural dodg·er·ies.

1. the use of a dodge or dodges; trickery; duplicity.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dodgery¹

First recorded in 1660–70; dodger + -y ³

Example Sentences

Like Bonds learned to deal with the dodgery, Baker believes Harper will too.

From Washington Times

So it is, no doubt, with this infernal dodgery that we're talking about: the Huns have found it out, and we haven't; and there you are.

From Project Gutenberg

The recital of her troubles, losses, and burdens, the dodgery and trickery of legal luminaries, and the total extinction of rent profits is delivered with an easy grace, and with the colour and effervescence of sparkling Burgundy.

From Project Gutenberg

“Not a bit, sir,” growled the big sailor; “but there seems to be some sort o’ dodgery over this here hatchway.

From Project Gutenberg

But well, young gentlemen, as I was a-saying, he sights us, and there was no chance for him with us close on his heels but dodgery.”

From Project Gutenberg