CUNNING

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from present participle of can know Date: 14th century dexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end , displaying keen insight , characterized by wiliness and trickery , prettily appealing ; cute , see: clever ~ly adverb ~ness noun II. noun Date: 14th century 1. obsolete knowledge , learning , magic art, dexterous skill and subtlety (as in inventing, devising, or executing) , craft , slyness, see: art