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callidity

noun
cal·​lid·​i·​ty | \ kaˈlidətē, kə-\
plural -es

Definition of callidity

: craftiness, cunning, shrewdness

History and Etymology for callidity

Latin calliditas, from callidus crafty, shrewd (from callēre to have a thick skin, be witty, experienced) + -itas -ity; akin to Latin callum thick skin

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