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jugglery

noun
jug·​glery | \ ˈjə-glə-rē How to pronounce jugglery (audio) \

Definition of jugglery

1 : the art or practice of a juggler
2 : manipulation or trickery especially to achieve a desired end
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Examples of jugglery in a Sentence

you wouldn't believe the jugglery I have to resort to in order to get the cat in the carrier for a trip to the vet's

First Known Use of jugglery

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Dictionary Entries near jugglery

juggins

juggle

juggler

jugglery

jug-handled

jughead

Juglandaceae

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The first known use of jugglery was in the 14th century

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