n. The evasion of work or duty. [ informal ]
n.
n. (Arch.) The first coating of plaster in work of three coats upon laths. Its surface is scratched once to form a better key for the next coat. In the United States called
n. The quality of being tricky. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Given to tricks; tricky. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Dress; ornament. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Given to tricks; artful in making bargains; given to deception and cheating; knavish. --