What does nimble-fingered mean?

nimble-fingered

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Frequency: 2.77 in modern English

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"Come hither Filch. I am as fond of this Child, as though my Mind miſgave me he vvere my ovvn. He hath as fine a Hand at picking a Pocket as a VVWoman, and is as nimble-finger’d as a Juggler."

more nimble-fingered (comparative) most nimble-fingered (superlative)

light-fingered

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