'trick' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'trique', where 'trique' meant 'deceit'.

'trique' transformed into the Middle English word 'trik', and eventually became the modern English word 'trick'.

Initially, it meant 'deceit or cunning act', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a cunning or skillful act or scheme intended to deceive or outwit'.