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Definition of Deviling
1. n. A young devil.
Definition of Deviling
1. Noun. (obsolete) A young devil. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Deviling
1. devil [v] - See also: devil
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deviling
Literary usage of Deviling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Lancet (1842)
"... of relieving ourselves from the pressure of tyrannous enactments, as well as
in deviling wholesome and equitable safeguards for Iht national health. ..."
2. The First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England: Or, A Commentary by Edward Coke, Thomas Littleton, Matthew Hale, Heneage Finch Nottingham (1794)
"... as to one under the Matutes. See ante nolc I. and note 3. of preceding page.
The two powers of deviling being thus ..."
3. The First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England: Or, A Commentary by Edward Coke, Thomas Littleton, Matthew Hale, Heneage Finch Nottingham (1794)
"... of deviling, as being moil beneficial for the ... has rendered the power of
deviling the -whole under the ..."
4. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine by Roy J. Friedman Mark Twain Collection (Library of Congress) (1913)
"Bathing made them self-respecting, feeding made them good-natured, and deviling
made them respectful, which in a recruit was considered a necessary ..."
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