Perfidy

By Deane Barker • • tags: definition •

Definition: an act of betrayal; an intentional breach of trust

It comes from Latin. “fides” means faithfulness, and the prefix “per-” means “to the detriment of.”

Why I Looked It Up

From Shogun:

“What about Onoshi, Eiminence? What about his perfidy against Kiyama?”

Links from this – Shogun April 1, 2024
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