JUGGLE

I. verb (~d; juggling) Etymology: Middle English jogelen, from Anglo-French jugler, from Latin joculari to jest, joke, from joculus, diminutive of jocus joke Date: 15th century intransitive verb to perform the tricks of a ~r, to engage in manipulation especially in order to achieve a desired end, transitive verb 1. to practice deceit or trickery on ; beguile , to manipulate or rearrange especially in order to achieve a desired end , 2. to toss in the manner of a ~r, to hold or balance precariously, to handle or deal with usually several things (as obligations) at one time so as to satisfy often competing requirements , II. noun Date: 1664 an act or instance of juggling:, a trick of magic, a show of manual dexterity, an act of manipulation especially to achieve a desired end