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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Subtlety \Sub"tle*ty\, n.; pl. {Subtleties}. [OE. sotelte,
sutilte, OF. sotillete, L. subtilitas. See {Subtle}, and cf.
{Subtility}.]
1. The quality or state of being subtle, or sly; cunning;
craftiness; artfulness.
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The fox which lives by subtlety. --Shak.
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2. Nice discernment with delicacy of mental action; nicety of
discrimination.
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3. Something that is sly, crafty, or delusive.
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Unlearned in the world's false subtleties. --Shak.
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