ˈrüs, ˈrüz noun
( -s )
Etymology: French, from Middle French, dodging of game to evade hunters, trick, ruse, from Middle French reuser, ruser to put to flight, retreat, to dodge to evade hunters, trick, deceive — more at rush
: a stratagem or trick usually intended to deceive : a wily subterfuge
succeeded through a ruse in turning back an English expedition — American Guide Series: Louisiana
has a strong bias toward ruse and cunning — G.C.Sellery
Synonyms: see trick