Sathan

Middle English

/ˈsaːtan/

proper noun
Definitions
  • Satan, the Devil
  • (rare) A figure of temptation.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English Satan derived from Latin Satan derived from Ancient Greek Σατάν derived from Hebrew (modern) שָׂטָן (adversary, accuser, Satan).

Origin

Hebrew (Modern Ashkenazic)

שָׂטָן

Gloss

adversary, accuser, Satan

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