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succubus

The origin and history of succubus.

Etymology

From Late Latin succuba ("mythical female fiend"), from Latin succubare ("to lie under"), from sub- ("under") plus cubare ("to lie down"); shaped in Middle English to match incubus.

Origin: Late Latin

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