noun Etymology: probably from em~ Date: 1697 escapade , frolic , 2. a tactic intended to embarrass or frustrate an opponent, a devised or contrived move ; stratagem
PLOY
Meaning of PLOY in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012