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Faust (fo̵ust)

noun

the hero of several medieval legends and later literary and operatic works, a philosopher who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power

Etymology: Ger < L faustus, fortunate < base of favere: see favor

Faust Related Forms
Faust′i·an (fo̵us′tē ən, fôs′-) adjective

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  8. ‹ faultfinder
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