diablesse

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French

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Etymology

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From Old French, corresponding to diable (devil) +‎ -esse (-ess).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dja.blɛs/, /djɑ.blɛs/
  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

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diablesse f (plural diablesses, masculine diable)

  1. she-devil, demoness

Further reading

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Middle French

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Etymology

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diable +‎ -esse, or directly from Old French.

Noun

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diablesse f (plural diablesses)

  1. female devil