n. archaic 1 a deceptive trick or device or movement.
2 dexterity.
3 cunning.
Phrases and idioms:
sleight of hand
1. dexterity esp. in conjuring or fencing.
2 a display of dexterity, esp. a conjuring trick.
Etymology: ME sleghth f. ON sloegth f. sloegr SLY