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Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Plaindealingadjective

    Acting without art.

    Etymology: plain and deal.

    Though I cannot be said to be a flattering honest man; it must not be denied, but I am a plaindealing villain. William Shakespeare.

    Bring a plaindealing innocence into a consistency with necessary prudence. Roger L'Estrange.

  2. Plaindealingnoun

    Management void of art.

    I am no politician; and was ever thought to have too little wit, and too much plaindealing for a statesman. John Denham.

    It looks as fate with nature’s law may strive
    To shew plaindealing once an age would thrive. Dryden.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of plaindealing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of plaindealing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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