"prestidigital" meaning in English

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Adjective

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.
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