Legerdemain

lej-er-də-MAYN (/ˌlɛdʒərdəˈmeɪn/)

sleight of hand; deft, almost magical skill.

“Few pop songs show such musical legerdemain — George Michael writing, producing and performing every layer of ‘Last Christmas’ alone.”

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to limit or restrict the extent of something.

to state or assert to be the case; to affirm.

all future generations of people.

a nickname, especially one that is descriptive or familiar.

severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance; plain and simple.

sly or cunning intelligence or deceitfulness.