rascaldom
(ˈrɑːskəldəm, -æ-)
[f. rascal n.]
1. The world or body of rascals.
1837 Carlyle Diamond Necklace viii, He has much the stature of Villette, denizen of Rascaldom. 1860 Athenæum 8 Sept. 313 The last Duke of Queensbury, whose death gave such regret to rascaldom. |
2. Rascally conduct; a rascally act.
1862 Thackeray Philip xi, He might be transported for forgery or some other rascaldom. 1879 Trollope in 19th Cent. Jan. 35, I will not say that Barry Lyndon's career has deterred many from rascaldom. |