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Webster 1913 Edition


Devilism

Dev′il-ism

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Noun.
The state of the devil or of devils; doctrine of the devil or of devils.
Bp. Hall.

Webster 1828 Edition


Devilism

DEVILISM

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Noun.
The state of devils. [Not used.]

Definition 2024


devilism

devilism

English

Noun

devilism (countable and uncountable, plural devilisms)

  1. (archaic) The character or doctrines of the Devil or devils; devilry.
    • Bishop Joseph Hall
      This is not heresy, but mere devilism; wherewith yet, it seems, some ungrounded souls are woefully tainted.