Diddle: alternatives and connections

An act of deception or fraud; that which is the means of fraud or deception; a fraud; a trick; imposition; imposture.

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A tool with a cutting edge on one end of a metal blade, used in dressing, shaping, or working in timber, stone, metal, etc.; -- usually driven by a m…

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To treat, work, or operate with the hands, especially when knowledge and dexterity are required; to manage in hand work; to handle; as, to manipulate…

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To withdraw; to take away; -- sometimes used reflexively.

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Not long; having brief length or linear extension; as, a short distance; a short piece of timber; a short flight.

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Against the affirmative side; in opposition; on the negative side; -- The antithesis of pro, and usually in connection with it. See Pro.

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To deprive of some right, interest, or property, by a deceitful device; to withhold from wrongfully; to injure by embezzlement; to cheat; to overreac…

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A stringed instrument of music played with a bow; a violin; a kit.

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A fine or penalty, esp. a pecuniary punishment or penalty.

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To engage in sport or lively recreation; to exercise for the sake of amusement; to frolic; to spot.

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Mist; fog. See Roke.

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To cheat defraud grossly, or with deliberate artifice; as, to swindle a man out of his property.

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A plaything for children; a bawble.

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To make a victim of, esp. by deception; to dupe; to cheat.

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