Definition of Demonology

1. n. A treatise on demons; a supposititious science which treats of demons and their manifestations.

Definition of Demonology

1. Noun. The study of demons, especially the incantations required to summon and control them. ¹

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Definition of Demonology

1. [n -GIES]

Medical Definition of Demonology

1. A treatise on demons; a supposititious science which treats of demons and their manifestations. Origin: Demon: cf. F. Demonologie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Demonology

demonizing
demonlike
demonocracy
demonographer
demonographers
demonographies
demonography
demonolatry
demonologer
demonologers
demonologic
demonological
demonologies
demonologist
demonologists
demonology (current term)
demonomagy
demonomancy
demonomania
demonomist
demonomists
demonomy
demonopolize
demonries
demonry
demons
demonship
demonships
demonstrability
demonstrable

Literary usage of Demonology

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

1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1830)
"Sir Walter Scott has never been much nearer to truth than when he expressed an opinion that tales of ghosts and demonology are out of date at forty years ..."

2. Miscellanies by Harriet Martineau (1836)
"demonology AND WITCHCRAFT." CAN any body tell where Sir Walter Scott has been ... Letters on demonology and Witchcraft. By Sir Walter Scott, Bart. Murray. ..."

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