djevel

Norwegian

/ˈdjeːʋəl/

noun-m1
Definitions
  • devil a creature of hell
  • devil or the Devil Satan: also capitalised as l
  • devil wicked or naughty person

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse djǫfull derived from Latin diabolus (devil) derived from Ancient Greek διάβολος (slanderer, accuser, devil, Devil).

Origin

Ancient Greek

διάβολος

Gloss

slanderer, accuser, devil, Devil

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