n. [ Cf. F. politicien. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
While empiric politicians use deceit. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
Like a scurvy politician, seem
To see the things thou dost not. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
The politician . . . ready to do anything that he apprehends for his advantage. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Cunning; using artifice; politic; artful. “Ill-meaning politician lords.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]