Legerdemain is actually another word for sleight of hand or cunning deception. I'm not sure whether Dogmum knew that when she invented her cunning meaning. I liked that meaning a lot, Dogmum. However, on this occasion I have chosen the suggestion of LivelyClamor as it made me giggle - too close to the bone perhaps!
Here's LC's meaning for you: Legerdemain is making sure you have enough left on your to do list to put off working on taxes till tomorrow.
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2. You invent a wacky meaning and add it as a comment.
3. After a certain time I list the true meaning and choose a winner for the invented meaning.
There are no prizes, just lots of fun!
Remember, children use this site too.
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4 comments:
Legerdemain is making sure you have enough left on your to do list to put off working on taxes till tomorrow.
Legerdemain is a town in Belgium.
Legerdemain is a less serious, thus less well-known form of Legionnaire's Disease.
Legerdemain is a cardiac arrhythmia experienced by magicians and other entertainers when their sleight of hand trick goes horribly wrong.
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