Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deil
noun
/deɪl/
Definition
A Scottish term that often refers to the devil or a mischievous spirit.
Examples
- He felt like the deil himself was after him.
- The children thought the old man was a deil in disguise.
Meaning
The word ‘deil’ is used predominantly in Scottish dialects to denote a devil or a mischievous entity, often embodying chaos or mischief.
Synonyms
- devil
- fiend
- evil spirit
