devilshine

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UK/ˈdɛv.ɫ̩.ʃʌɪn/US/ˈdɛv.(ə)l.ˌʃaɪn/

noun

Illusion or delusion caused by or attributed to devils.

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Meanings

noundevilshine (uncountable)
  1. uncountableIllusion 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

Origin

From devil + shine. First attested in the Old English period.

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APA

devilshine. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devilshine

MLA

“devilshine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devilshine. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “devilshine,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/devilshine.

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