deil
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"The deil put my left fingers between my hammer and the stiddy when I meddle again wi' rusty padlocks."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
"Weel, if ye saw the deil tethered on't, ye'd just say 'Puir brute'!"
From Mr. Punch in the Highlands by Various
When aince the deil gets in the point o' his finger, he will soon have in his haill hand.
From The Shepherd's Calendar Volume I (of II) by Hogg, James
"For twa, if you like," replied the woman; "a puir fusionless lee that, and no worth sending a body to the deil for."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 21 by Leighton, Alexander
“May the deil fly awa’ wi’ the hail pack o’ them!” said he, almost blubbering with excitement and indignation.
From Tales from Blackwood Volume 4 by Various
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
