phenakism en · NOUN
Etymology
From Ancient Greek φενακιστής (phenakistḗs, “cheat, imposter”).
Meanings
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(dated) deception; trickery.
The people of England are at once too discerning and too truth-loving to tolerate a system of phenakism and reserve, whether in the interest of Popery or infidelity.
1859, Rev. Baden Powell, The Quarterly Review, The Order of Nature, page 442:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| phenakisms | Number=Plur | lexicographic |