About The Word Legerdemain
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Legerdemain
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What's The Definition Of Legerdemain?
[n] an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers
Synonyms | Synonyms for Legerdemain: conjuration | conjuring trick | deception | illusion | magic | magic trick | trick Related Terms | Find terms related to Legerdemain: See Also | card trick | performance | prestidigitation | sleight of hand Legerdemain In Webster's Dictionary \Leg`er*de*main"\ (l[e^]j`[~e]r*d[-e]*m[=a]n"), n.
[F. l['e]ger light, nimble + de of + main hand, L. manus. See
3d {Leger}, and {Manual}.]
Sleight of hand; a trick of sleight of hand; hence, any
artful deception or trick.
He of legierdemayne the mysteries did know. --Spenser.
The tricks and legerdemain by which men impose upon
their own souls. --South.
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