Finesse

n.	1.	Subtilty of contrivance to gain a point; artifice; stratagem. This is the artificialest piece of finesse to persuade men into slavery. - Milton.
	2.	(Whist Playing) The act of finessing. See Finesse, v. i., 2.
v. i.	1.	To use artifice or stratagem. [imp. & p. p. Finessed ; p. pr. & vb. n. Finessing.]
	2.	(Whist Playing) To attempt, when second or third player, to make a lower card answer the purpose of a higher, when an intermediate card is out, risking the chance of its being held by the opponent yet to play.

Noun

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finesse - subtly skillful handling of a situation Synonyms: diplomacy, discreetness, delicacy

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