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treachery(dictionary)

buoyancy (oh) and treachery (iou)


buoyancy (oh)



the ability of an object to float
the power of a liquid to make an object float
::Salt water has more buoyancy than fresh water.
a feeling of happiness and a belief that you can deal with problems easily
the ability of prices, a business etc to quickly get back to a high level after a difficult period

treachery (iou)



treachery noun. ME.
[Old French trecherie, (also mod.) tricherie, from trechier, trichier: see TRICK noun & adjective, -ERY.]
Violation of faith or betrayal of trust; perfidy; spec. treason. ME.
Julia Hamilton His tender concern made her..aware of her own treachery.
An instance of or an act involving this. ME.
N. Monsarrat Guiscard stole.., used any treachery, sealed and then betrayed any bargain.
transf. Ground that gives way under the feet. L19.
G. Allen The..belt [of mud] was one huge..expanse of liquid treachery.