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by-stroke
by-stroke n.
Brit. 
/ˈbʌɪstrəʊk/
, /ˈbʌɪstrəʊk/U.S. /ˈbaɪˌstroʊk/
/ˈbaɪˌstroʊk/ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > cunning > [noun] > crafty dealing > devious ways or dealings > instance of
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by-stroke1679
knight's move1958
1679 W. Bedloe Narr. Horrid Popish Plot Epist. sig.Av I shall say nothing of their Politick By-strooks.
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