"subdolous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more subdolous [comparative], most subdolous [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin subdolus, from sub + dolus (“deceit”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|la|subdolus}} Latin subdolus Head templates: {{en-adj}} subdolous (comparative more subdolous, superlative most subdolous)
  1. (obsolete) Sly; crafty; cunning. Tags: obsolete
    Sense id: en-subdolous-en-adj-fIJp-okp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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