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cantrip
[ kahn-trip ]
noun
- Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
- Chiefly British. artful shamming meant to deceive.
cantrip
/ ˈkæntrɪp /
noun
- a magic spell
- often plural a mischievous trick
adjective
- (of an effect) produced by black magic
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cantrip1
C18: Scottish, of unknown origin
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Example Sentences
Gresham and Cantrip with their own friends can hardly make a Ministry as things are now unless Mr. Monk will join them.
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That exceedingly intelligent young nobleman Lord Cantrip was in earnest.
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"We shall weep over him, as over a fallen angel, if he leaves us," said Lady Cantrip.
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"We have been so happy to have you among us," said Lady Cantrip, looking at him with beseeching, almost loving eyes.
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When they had got thus far Lord Cantrip was standing close to the window of the room at Mr. Gresham's elbow.
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