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artful (adj.)
[artful 词源字典]
1610s, "learned, well-versed in the (liberal) arts," also "characterized by technical skill," from
art
(n.) +
-ful
. Meaning "skilled in adapting means to ends" is from 1739. Related:
Artfully
;
artfulness
.
[artful etymology, artful origin, 英语词源]