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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1649-1685
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Legerdemain, Leger-du-maine. [e.m.E. and late ME. (15th c.).] Sleight of hand. —a1650 Row 227. 1685 Sinclair Satan's Inv. World A 3 b.