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noun

The character or quality of being the devil or a devil; diabolical nature or essence.

verb

Act as a junior assistant for a barrister or other professional.

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There is the possibility of devilling for fellow members of the bar
noun

(in christian and jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil; satan.

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Belief in the devil
adjective

Like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty.

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Devilish tortures
adverb

Very; extremely.

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A devilish clever chap
adverb

In a devilish manner.

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With an expression halfway between knowing and devilishly dirty, he stood upright, picked her up in…
noun

Action or conduct characteristic of a devil; devilishness; wickedness, evil.

verb

To transform into a devil; to make devilish in nature or character.

adjective

Transformed into a devil; made devilish or wicked.

noun

A little devil, an imp; a demonic underling.

noun

A little devil, an imp; a demonic underling.

adjective

(of food) cooked with hot seasoning.

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Devilled kidneys
verb

Act as a junior assistant for a barrister or other professional.

Usage examples:

There is the possibility of devilling for fellow members of the bar
verb

Act as a junior assistant for a barrister or other professional.

Usage examples:

There is the possibility of devilling for fellow members of the bar
noun

(in christian and jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil; satan.

Usage examples:

Belief in the devil
noun

Reckless mischief; wild spirits.

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His eyes were blazing with devilment
noun

Reckless mischief; wild spirits.

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His eyes were blazing with devilment
noun

An evil action or activity that is connected with devils or the devil

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I lack words to describe such devilry., according to folklore the little demons come into their own…
noun

Wicked activity.

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Some devilry was afoot
noun

(in christian and jewish belief) the supreme spirit of evil; satan.

Usage examples:

Belief in the devil
verb

Act as a junior assistant for a barrister or other professional.

Usage examples:

There is the possibility of devilling for fellow members of the bar
noun

The status, condition, or quality of being a devil; diabolical nature or essence.

noun

Archaic variant of devilry.

adverb

Towards or in the direction of the devil; to hell or damnation. also occasionally as adjective compare "hellward".

noun

A small evergreen tree native to the south-eastern united states and to mexico, osmanthus americanus (family oleaceae), having hard wood which is difficult to cut or work.

adjective

Showing a skilful use of underhand tactics to achieve goals.

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He's as devious as a politician needs to be
adverb

In a way that is dishonest or tricks people, but is often also clever and successful

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He smiled deviously at rob., the plot of the play is deviously clever.
noun

The quality of being dishonest or tricking people, but often also being clever and successful

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This is a movie that explores the deviousness of human nature., lucy's deviousness hurt lem deeply.
verb

Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.

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A training programme should be devised
noun

A clause in a will leaving something, especially real estate, to someone.

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The issue, however, is whether the language of the devise of the somerset estate can fairly be inte…
verb

Plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought.

Usage examples:

A training programme should be devised
noun

A clause in a will leaving something, especially real estate, to someone.

Usage examples:

The issue, however, is whether the language of the devise of the somerset estate can fairly be inte…

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