cunningness

Variant of cunning

adjective

  1. Now Rare skillful or clever
  2. skillful in deception; sly; crafty
  3. made or done with skill or ingenuity
  4. ☆ attractive or pretty in a delicate way; cute

Origin: ME, having skill, knowing < prp. of cunnen, to know: see can

noun

  1. Now Rare clever proficiency; skill
  2. skill in deception; slyness; craftiness

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