from
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)
rascality
n 1: the trait of indulging in disreputable pranks [syn:
{prankishness}, {rascality}, {roguishness}]
2: the quality of being a slippery rascal [syn: {rascality},
{shiftiness}, {slipperiness}, {trickiness}]
3: reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or
annoyance in others [syn: {mischief}, {mischief-making},
{mischievousness}, {deviltry}, {devilry}, {devilment},
{rascality}, {roguery}, {roguishness}, {shenanigan}]
from
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Rascality \Ras*cal"i*ty\ (r[a^]s*k[a^]l"[i^]*t[y^]), n.; pl.
{Rascalities} (r[a^]s*k[a^]l"[i^]*t[i^]z)
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1. The quality or state of being rascally, or a rascal; mean
trickishness or dishonesty; base fraud.
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2. The poorer and lower classes of people. [Obs.]
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The chief heads of their clans with their several
rascalities --T. Jackson.
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