Etymology

guilesome

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Today it means: Characterised or marked by guile or deceit; deceitful. Full definition →

Middle English gilesum
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgilesum
  2. English todayguilesome

From Middle English gilesum, equivalent to guile + -some.

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