*demain*

n. [ F. léger light, nimble + de of + main hand, L. manus. See 3d Leger, and Manual. ] Sleight of hand; a trick of sleight of hand; hence, any artful deception or trick. [ 1913 Webster ]

He of legierdemayne the mysteries did know. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

The tricks and legerdemain by which men impose upon their own souls. South. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who practices sleight of hand; a prestidigitator. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ OF. pain bread + demaine manorial, lordly, own, private. See Payn, and Demesne. Said to be so called from the figure of our Lord impressed upon it. ] The finest and whitest bread made in the Middle Ages; -- called also paynemain, payman. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]