"subtil" meaning in English

See subtil in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more subtil [comparative], most subtil [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} subtil (comparative more subtil, superlative most subtil)
  1. Obsolete form of subtle; sly, artful, cunning Tags: alt-of, obsolete Alternative form of: subtle (extra: sly, artful, cunning) Synonyms: subtill
    Sense id: en-subtil-en-adj-r7QIjiax Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 11 entries, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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