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DEVIL, n. Devl. L., to calumniate.

1. In the Christian theology, an evil spirit or being a fallen angel, expelled from heaven for rebellion against God the chief of the apostate angels the implacable enemy and tempter of the human race. In the New Testament, the word is frequently and erroneously used for demon.
2. A very wicked person, and in ludicrous language, an great evil. In profane language, it is an expletive expressing wonder, vexation, &c.
3. An idol, or false god. Leviticus 17 . 2 Chronicles 11 .
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Entry for 'Devil'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​d/devil.html.
 
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