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duvel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • devil noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.

Senses

duvel is used for these senses in English:

  • devil A person, especially a man; used to express a particular opinion of him, usually in the phrases poor devil and lucky devil.

devil — full definition

  1. noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
  2. noun A wicked, cruel, or mischievous person (also used affectionately, especially of a child).
  3. verb To season food heavily with spices, especially mustard or pepper.
  4. verb To work for a barrister or writer without pay or credit, usually to gain experience.

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