ARTIFICE


Meaning of ARTIFICE in English

[ 'α:tɪfɪs ]

■ noun clever devices or expedients, especially to trick or deceive others.

Origin

ME (in the sense 'workmanship'): from OFr., from L. artificium , based on ars 'art' + facere 'make'.

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