Word of the Day: SUBDOLOUS

ETYMOLOGY
either from late Latin subdolosus (rather cunning), from classical Latin subdolus (sly, deceitful, treacherous) + -osus (-ous),
or from classical Latin subdolus (sly, deceitful, treacherous) (from sub- (sub-) + dolus (dole – the corrupt, malicious, or evil intention essential to the guilt of a crime)) + -ous

PRONUNCIATION
SUB-duh-luhss

EXAMPLE
“…The subdolous crafte and deceate of Satan…”

From: Ane Cathechisme or Schort Instrvction of Christian Religion
By Peter Canisius
Translated by Adam King, 1588