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    legerdemain
    /ˌlɛdʒədəˈmeɪn/

    noun

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGERDEMAIN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Legerdemain is a formal word for skilful hiding of the truth or tricks done as part of a performance. Learn how to use it in sentences with synonyms, translations and pronunciation.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › legerdemainLegerdemain Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Legerdemain is a noun that means sleight of hand or a display of skill or adroitness. It comes from Middle French leger de main, meaning "light of hand". See synonyms, examples, word history and related articles.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › legerdemainLegerdemain - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Legerdemain can be used literally to describe a magic trick, or figuratively to describe some other kind of trickery or deceit. If you and some friends cook up a scheme that involves telling complicated lies so that you can stay out all night, you are guilty of legerdemain.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › legerdemainLEGERDEMAIN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Legerdemain definition: sleight of hand.. See examples of LEGERDEMAIN used in a sentence.

  6. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › legerdemainlegerdemain - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

    Jun 2, 2024 · Learn the meaning, etymology, pronunciation, synonyms and translations of legerdemain, a word for sleight of hand or magic trickery. Find out the difference between legerdemain and léger de main in French.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLEGERDEMAIN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Legerdemain means sleight of hand, cunning deception or trickery. It comes from Old French and means light of hand. See examples, synonyms and word origin.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › legerdemainLegerdemain - definition of legerdemain by The Free Dictionary

    Legerdemain means sleight of hand or deceptive cleverness. Find the origin, pronunciation, and translations of legerdemain in English and Spanish.