incubus

Dutch (Brabantic)

noun
Definitions
  • An incubus, evil spirit
  • A nightmare, horrible dream
  • A burden, obsession, yoke

Etymology

Derived from Latin incubus, incubo (nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper).

Origin

Latin

incubo

Gloss

nightmare, one who lies down on the sleeper

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