■ noun
1》 impressive skill and delicacy.
↘subtle skill in dealing with people or situations.
2》 (in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner.
■ verb
1》 achieve with subtlety and skill.
↘slyly attempt to avoid blame when dealing with (a situation).
2》 (in bridge and whist) play (a card) as a ~.
Origin
ME: from Fr., related to fine 1 .