devilshine en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈdɛv.(ə)l.ˌʃaɪn/ (General-American)
- /ˈdɛv.ɫ̩.ʃʌɪn/ (UK)
Etymology
From devil + shine. First attested in the Old English period.
Meanings
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(uncountable) Illusion or delusion caused by or attributed to devils.
Tenderis opened the door to find no heanlings huddling in hudder-mudder, preparing to wreak havoc with their devilshine.
1977, Susan Kelz Sperling, Poplollies and bellibones: