Cunningaire

/ˌkʌnɪŋˈɛər/ noun

Definition

A historical term for a clever person or someone skilled in cunning; a person of craft and wit.

Etymology

From Middle English and Old Norse 'kunningr' (known, expert), combined with '-aire' (one who does), literally meaning 'one who is cunning or clever.'

Kelly Says

Medieval texts describe cunning characters as 'cunningaires'—it's like calling someone a 'cunning-person' as a job title, acknowledging trickery as a specialized skill!

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