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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Trick, adj. [e.m.E. trycke (c1530), trick (1533).] Smart, adroit, clever. Also absol. as noun. —1567 G. Ball. 208.
Say weill in wordis is wonderous trick Bot do weill in deidis is nimbill and quick, Lord, quick and trick togiddir knit, And sa sall they pipe a merie fit
