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Perfidy Definition & Meaning

perfidy
noun
  1. betrayal of a trust
  2. an act of deliberate betrayal

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Frequently asked questions

What does perfidy mean?
betrayal of a trust an act of deliberate betrayal
What part of speech is perfidy?
Perfidy is a noun.
How many definitions does perfidy have?
Perfidy has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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