noun
In medieval times the devil was given horns, a tail, and cloven hooves
If you hit me again I'll phone the police, you devil!
The poor devil lost an arm at Gallipoli
The little devil has stolen our hearts. The devil wormed his way into our confidence and then made off with our money
The car was going like the devil when it hit the tree. She fought like the devil to protect the house
What the devil do you think you are doing? Who the devil is she? Where the devil have you put my trousers?
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