devilism

noun

devilism

noun

Etymology From devil + -ism.

1

Archaic The character or doctrines of the Devil or devils; devilry.

  • This is not heresy, but mere devilism; wherewith yet, it seems, some ungrounded souls are woefully tainted.1652, Bishop Joseph Hall, The Sons of God Led by the Spirit of God (sermon)

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