Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Fiend


Definition: Evil spirit; a demon; the Devil; Satan; a diabolically evil or wicked person.

Informal One who is addicted to something.

Informal One who is completely absorbed in or obsessed with a given job or pastime.

Informal One who is particularly adept at something.


Etymology: Middle English, from Old English fīend; akin to Old High German fīant enemy, Sanskrit pīyati he reviles, blames Date: before 12th century.


A tearful husband repeated calls for help to catch the fiend who attacked his wife.

Colin Quek (26) 1-5


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