guilesome

English

Etymology

From Middle English gilesum, equivalent to guile +‎ -some.

Adjective

guilesome (comparative more guilesome, superlative most guilesome)

1. Characterised or marked by guile or deceit; deceitful.
   • 1966, William Morris, Collected Works, volume 10, page 209:

     Of friends was fulfilled; naught there that was guilesome […]

   • 2002, Rajeev Prasad, Reinkarmation, page 263:

     Endless stories about classes, exams, and campus events complemented the everflowing jug of guilesome gossip.