adjective (~r; ~st) Etymology: Middle English ~, sotil subtle Date: 14th century subtle , elusive , 2. cunning , crafty , sagacious , discerning , ~ly adverb ~ness noun
SUBTILE
Meaning of SUBTILE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012