"bludgeonry" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From bludgeon + -ry. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|bludgeon|ry}} bludgeon + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bludgeonry (uncountable)
  1. Harsh coercion; bludgeoning. Tags: uncountable
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