a. Also -tious. [ad. F. astucieux, f. astuce, astucie: see prec.] Astute.
1823. Scott, Quentin D., ix. Like all astucious persons, as desirous of looking into the hearts of others as of concealing his own.
1846. Mrs. Jameson, Char. Wom., I. 72. The astutious lady of Belmont with her magic potions.
