"prestidigital" meaning in All languages combined

See prestidigital on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more prestidigital [comparative], most prestidigital [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} prestidigital (comparative more prestidigital, superlative most prestidigital)
  1. Nimble-fingered; having fingers fit for prestidigitation, or conjuring tricks.
    Sense id: en-prestidigital-en-adj-5qIi0p~X Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry
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