"vulpinist" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: vulpinists [plural]
Etymology: From vulpine + -ist. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|vulpine|ist}} vulpine + -ist Head templates: {{en-noun}} vulpinist (plural vulpinists)
  1. One engaged in vulpinism (cunning, deceit). Related terms: vulpinism
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