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devilism

devilism noun: the character or doctrines of the Devil or devils; devilry.

Noun

devilism (countable and uncountable, plural devilisms)

  1. (archaic) The character or doctrines of the Devil or devils; devilry.
    • This is not heresy, but mere devilism; wherewith yet, it seems, some ungrounded souls are woefully tainted.1652, Bishop Joseph Hall, The Sons of God Led by the Spirit of God (sermon)

Forms of devilism

pluraldevilisms

Origin of devilism

From devil + -ism.

Questions about devilism

What does devilism mean?
Devilism means the character or doctrines of the Devil or devils; devilry.
What part of speech is devilism?
Devilism is a noun.
What is the plural of devilism?
The plural of devilism is devilisms.

Words near devilism in the dictionary

  1. devilings
  2. devilish
  3. devilishly
  4. devilishness
  5. devilishnesses
  6. devilism
  7. devilisms
  8. devility
  9. devilize
  10. devilized
  11. devilizes

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