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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions perfidy noun (perfidies) The act of violating faith or allegiance; violation of a promise or vow, or of trust reposed; faithlessness; treachery. Specifically, in warfare, the act of using symbols like the w:Red Cross (symbol), Red Cross or w:white flag, white flag to attack the enemy, considered a war crime. (seeCites) Etymology: From the Latin perfidus, "faithless, treacherous or false."Root: fidelis > fides, "faith", as in fidelity.(rfap)      Full Definition of perfidy  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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