Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Word of the Day: Legerdemain

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Legerdemain
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Legerdemain
noun 1. Skillful use of one's hands when performing conjuring tricks.

2. Deception; trickery.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
"The performer sang a few songs, but his best skills were in legerdemain and magic tricks."
"A bit of legerdemain can keep my kids entertained while we're waiting for a table or in line."
"His legerdemain in filling out the daily inventory reports was soon spotted by his manager."
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French, 15th century
Why This Word?
Translated directly from French, "legerdemain" means "light of hand." It's a synonym for the phrase "sleight of hand," which uses the Middle English word "sleghth," meaning "cunning or skill." ...
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