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nimble-fingered

adj

Definitions

  1. Thieving, thievish.

    • Come hither Filch. I am as fond of this Child, as though my Mind miſgave me he vvere my ovvn. He hath as fine a Hand at picking a Pocket as a VVWoman, and is as nimble-finger’d as a Juggler.

  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically

    Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see nimble, fingered.

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