Plural of ruse, Word's etymology discussed, probably derived from burned and this arditus ardita arditum ( prepared, trained in arts ) from the same root as ars artis: art, trick, talent and ability. It means the means or instrument skillfully established to achieve a goal. In the ancient texts can appear as an adjective with the meaning strong, brave, crafty. Currently the SAR only supports it as a noun.Scheming, trick, Artifice, mana, stratagem, cunning, trick, deceit, trap, trick, celada, machination, maneuver