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Wily , a. [Compar. Wilier ; superl. Wiliest.] [From Wile.] Full of wiles, tricks, or stratagems; using craft or stratagem to accomplish a purpose; mischievously artful; subtle. βWily and wise.β Chaucer. βThe wily snake.βMilton.1913 Webster
This false, wily, doubling disposition of mind.
South.1913 WebsterSyn. -- Cunning; artful; sly; crafty. See Cunning.
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