Goblin-like behavior, mischief, or tricks; the collective practices or tricks associated with goblins.
Formed from 'goblin' plus the suffix '-ry' (meaning a collection of or practice of), as seen in 'witchcraft,' 'sorcery,' and 'trickery.' This suffix creates nouns describing activities or qualities.
The '-ry' suffix is archaic but poetic, which is why J.R.R. Tolkien and other fantasy authors loved it—words like 'goblinry' and 'roguery' sound more magical and old-fashioned than modern equivalents!
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