diabolist

Variant of diabolism

diabolism definition

di·abo·lism (dī abə liz′əm)

noun

  1. dealings with the Devil or devils, as by sorcery or witchcraft
  2. belief in or worship of the Devil or devils
  3. diabolic action or behavior
  4. the character or condition of the Devil or a devil

Etymology: < LL(Ec) diabolus (see devil) + -ism

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