Mischief

mis′chif, n. an ill consequence: evil: injury: damage, hurt: ( coll. ) the devil, as in 'What the mischief,' .— n. Mis′chief-mak′er , one who incites to mischief.— adjs. Mis′chief-mak′ing , causing mischief; Mis′chievous , causing mischief: injurious: prone to mischief.— adv. Mis′chievously .— n. Mis′chievousne .— Play the mischief with , to disturb anything greatly. [O. Fr. meschef , from mes- , ill, chef —L. caput , the head.]