Slye Scourge

Slye Scourge

"Sly"

Pronunciation:
\ˈslī\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
sli·er or sly·er Listen to the pronunciation of slyer \ˈslī(-ə)r\; sli·est or sly·est Listen to the pronunciation of slyest \ˈslī-əst\
Etymology:
Middle English sleighe, sli, from Old Norse slœgr; akin to Old English slēan to strike - more at slay
Date:
13th century

1chiefly dialect a: wise in practical affairs b: displaying cleverness : ingenious2 a: clever in concealing one's aims or ends : furtive b: lacking in straightforwardness and candor : dissembling 3: lightly mischievous : roguish

"Scourge"

Pronunciation:
\ˈskərj also ˈskōrj, ˈskȯrj, ˈsku̇rj\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French escorge, from escorger to whip, from Vulgar Latin *excorrigiare, from Latin ex- + corrigia thong, whip
Date:
13th century

1: whip; especially : one used to inflict pain or punishment2: an instrument of punishment or criticism3: a cause of wide or great affliction

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Final Translation: Slye Scourge is the use of "ingenious" or "clever" "mischievous" and often "concealed" means to "inflict pain and punishment" and cause "great affliction". Side-note: Usually to himself.
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