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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
also Faustus Faus′·tus (fôs′təs, fo̵us′-)

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

Related Forms:

  • Faustian Faust′i·an (fo̵us′tē ən, fôs′-) adjective

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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