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diabhal — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • devil noun In Christian and Jewish tradition, the supreme evil spirit; Satan.
  • mischief noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.

Senses

diabhal is used for these senses in English:

  • devil (theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.
  • devil A wicked or naughty person, or one who harbors reckless, spirited energy, especially in a mischievous way; usually said of a young child.
  • devil (theology) The chief devil; Satan.
  • mischief (archaic, countable) A cause or agent of annoyance, harm or injury, especially a person who causes mischief.

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.

mischief — full definition

  1. noun Playful behaviour that causes minor trouble or annoyance, without real malice.
  2. noun Harm or damage caused to someone or something.

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