Decoyers

/dɪˈkɔɪərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of decoyer; multiple people who lure or trick others into traps.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'decoyer,' adding -s to the agent noun. Maintains the same etymology from 'decoy' and the Dutch 'de kooi.'

Kelly Says

Groups of decoyers working together have shaped history—from medieval duck hunters to modern undercover law enforcement using decoy operations to catch criminals, showing how organized trickery became a professional skill.

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