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Nimble-fingered

adjective

Having nimble fingers literally or figuratively; especially for stealing or picking pockets. Synonym: light-fingered. "The light-fingered thoughtfulness...of the most civilized playwright of the era"

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... off, and making but one mistake in the whole fifty-two cards. This extraordinary feat was received by the audience with acclamations, as being most convincing proof of the power of gamblers to perform the swindling deceptions with the cards, that Mr. Green has charged upon the nimble-fingered fraternity. The audience then good-naturedly voted Mr. Freeman the pecuniary proceeds of the evening, as a remuneration for the zeal he had displayed in a bad cause. The question was then put to the audience whether Mr. Green had satisfactorily performed all he ...

— Secret Band of Brothers • Jonathan Harrington Green

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Words linked to "Nimble-fingered" : light-fingered, adroit