Word of the Day 09/12/23 Cantrip

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Cantrip (noun)
cantrip [ kahn-trip ]

noun
1. Chiefly Scot. a magic spell; trick by sorcery.
2. Chiefly British. artful shamming meant to deceive.

ORIGIN: 1710–20; apparently dissimilated variant of Old English calcatrippe;see caltrop

HOW TO USE CANTRIP IN A SENTENCE
Gresham and cantrip with their own friends can hardly make a Ministry as things are now unless Mr. Monk will join them.
THE PRIME MINISTER | ANTHONY TROLLOPE

That exceedingly intelligent young nobleman Lord cantrip was in earnest.
PHINEAS FINN | ANTHONY TROLLOPE

"We shall weep over him, as over a fallen angel, if he leaves us," said Lady cantrip.
PHINEAS FINN | ANTHONY TROLLOPE

"We have been so happy to have you among us," said Lady cantrip, looking at him with beseeching, almost loving eyes.
PHINEAS FINN | ANTHONY TROLLOPE

When they had got thus far Lord cantrip was standing close to the window of the room at Mr. Gresham's elbow.
PHINEAS REDUX | ANTHONY TROLLOPE

Now YOU come up with a sentence (or fic? or graphic?) that best illustrates the word.

Daily Count Challenge to Dreamy

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I wrote 2k today which party time. I am doing pretty good this month which makes me so happy. I hope to keep this up until I have to head off to the con next week. I am doing pretty good on the big bang I need to finish as well as a zine piece and one those are done I hope to focus on a few crossover fics. Now it is time for bed.

Off to you Dreamy I hope you have a creative day.