Definition of "deil" [deil]

• Scots The devil; Satan. (noun)
• Scots A mischievous person; an imp. (noun)

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• ""But somehow 'deil' doesn't sound as bad as devil," argued Blanche."
• "'Faither!' he cried, 'I said "deil" to-day; many's the time I said it, and"
• "'deil's in ye, Ailie; d'ye no see the stranger gentleman?'"