Where does “legerdemain” come from?
Legerdemain comes from Middle French leger de main, literally meaning "light of hand," referring to manual dexterity or sleight of hand.
legerdemain (English): Sleight of hand; "magic" trickery; A show of...
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- Sleight of hand; "magic" trickery; A show of...
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