Someone who constantly tells lies can be labeled as a liar. Is there a word that describes someone as a person that constantly uses ruses(sp?)? I found that [in the definition][1], if you go to the old english get the following: 1375-1425; late Middle English (noun use of obsolete rusen to detour) < Middle French, derivative of ruser to retreat. So a liar is someone who lies, a cheater is someone who cheats, what do you call someone who uses the ruse as a common activity? Also, if possible, I am looking for a word that utilizes the word "ruse." Forgive my attempt but something like a "ruser." (I know that isn't a word) [1]: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ruse