From Old French 'trique' (deceit), from Vulgar Latin *triccāre (to play tricks) — covering both deception and skillful feats.
A cunning act intended to deceive; a skillful feat.
From Old French 'trique' meaning 'trick, deceit, treachery,' from 'trichier' (to cheat, deceive), possibly from Vulgar Latin *triccāre (to play tricks), of uncertain origin. Key roots: *triccāre (Vulgar Latin: "to cheat, trick").