Associations to the word «Wiles»

Wiktionary

WILE, noun. (usually in the plural) A trick or stratagem practiced for ensnaring or deception; a sly, insidious artifice
WILE, verb. To entice or lure
WILE, verb. Archaic form of while, "to pass the time".
WILE, proper noun. A surname​.
WILE, proper noun. (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.

Dictionary definition

WILE, noun. The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them).

Wise words

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