TRICKSTER


Meaning of TRICKSTER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' trik-st ə r

Function: noun

Date: 1711

: one who tricks: as a : a dishonest person who defrauds others by trickery b : a person (as a stage magician) skilled in the use of tricks and illusion c : a cunning or deceptive character appearing in various forms in the folklore of many cultures

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.