tricked
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/trɪkt/
(trick)
deception or cunning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trick' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'triche', where 'tricher' meant 'to cheat or deceive'.
Historical Evolution
'triche' transformed into the Middle English word 'trik', and eventually became the modern English word 'trick'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cheat or deceive', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'trick'.
He tricked his friend into believing the story.
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