Deceipt
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Deceipt is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of deceit.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of deceit.
Example Sentences
[T]he two commended rules by him [Aristotle] ſet down, whereby the axioms of Sciences are precepted to be made conuertible, and which the latter men haue not without elegancy ſurnamed; the one the rule of truth, becauſe it preuenteth deceipt; the other the rule of prudence, becauſe it freeth election, are the ſame thing in ſpeculation and affirmation, which we now obſerue.
Word Forms
- deceipts
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include deede, mimickry, impostury, unhonestie, fraud, secresy.
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