ruse
An action intended to deceive; a trick.
Other meanings
Cunning, guile, trickery.
A turning or doubling back, especially of animals to get out of the way of hunting dogs.
Related words
- ruse de guerre
- recuse
Word history
From Latin "recūsāre".
Where this comes from
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