Definition of Red Devil

1. Noun. Barbiturate that is a white odorless slightly bitter powder (trade name Seconal) used as a sodium salt for sedation and to treat convulsions.

Exact synonyms: Secobarbital, Secobarbital Sodium, Seconal
Generic synonyms: Barbiturate
Language type: Trade Name

Definition of Red Devil

1. Noun. (soccer) someone connected with Manchester United Football Club, as a fan, player, coach etc. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Red Devil

red clay
red clover
red coat
red cole
red coral
red corpuscle
red corpuscles
red cross
red currant
red cypress pine
red dagga
red deer
red degeneration
red devil
red diaper baby
red diesel
red dog
red dogs
red dogwood
red drop effect
red drum
red drums
red dwarf
red dwarf star
red dwarfs
red earth
red eft
red elm

Literary usage of Red Devil

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Manual Training Magazine (1914)
"Experienced glaziers throughout the world use "Red Devil" Glass Cutters ... If you cut glass of any kind, we want you to use a "Red Devil" glass cutter. ..."

2. The Life of Sir Halliday Macartney, K. C. M. G.: Commander of Li Hung Chang by Demetrius Charles de Kavanagh Boulger, James Crichton-Browne (1908)
"... Some reminiscences — Adventure at Nanking — The "Red Devil"—Lar Wang's family—An act of humanity—The Chinese marriage —A Taeping princess—An instructive ..."

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