puckle

English

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) The devil; Satan.
  • (dialectal) A fairy; elf; sprite.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English *poukel inherited from Old English pūcel (demon, a mischievous spirit, a goblin) suffix from English puck.

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English

puck

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