"bludgeonry" meaning in All languages combined

See bludgeonry on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Etymology: bludgeon + -ry Etymology templates: {{suf|en|bludgeon|ry}} bludgeon + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bludgeonry (uncountable)
  1. Harsh coercion; bludgeoning. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-bludgeonry-en-noun-d6NDJk4g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ry

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