01 n. Cunning; craft; artful practice.
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1.
Cunning; craft; artful practice.[Obs.]
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2.
An artful trick; sly artifice; a feat so dexterous that the manner of performance escapes observation.“The world hath many subtle sleights.” — Latimer.
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3.
Dexterous practice; dexterity; skill.
Phrases & compounds
Sleight of hand —
legerdemain; prestidigitation.