See Also: subterfuge(1)(dictionary)
subterfuge(2)(dictionary)
subterfuge(dictionary)

subterfuge(2) (iou)



subterfuge noun. L16.
[French, or late Latin subterfugium, from Latin subterfugere escape secretly, formed as SUBTER- + fugere flee.]
A statement or action resorted to in order to avoid blame or defeat, justify an argument, etc.; a means of escape; an evasion, an excuse. L16.
S. Brett I hated all the subterfuges, I hated lying to you. N. Sahgal He came home one night, with no attempt at subterfuge,..at three a.m.
A place to which a person escapes; a retreat, a refuge. E17-M19.
A thing which provides concealment; a cloak. M17-M18.