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from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A knave; a jade.
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reesetee commented on the word titivil
It sounds like a bird nickname, but it isn't. The definitions for this obsolete word are fascinating:
1. Name for a devil said to collect fragments of words dropped, skipped, or mumbled in the recitation of divine service, and to carry them to hell, to be registered against the offender; hence, a name for a demon or devil in the mystery plays. Also found in France and Germany, 13-15th c.
2. Hence, a term of reprobation: A bad or vile character, scoundrel, knave, villain. b. esp. A tattling tell-tale, mischievous tale-bearer.
December 19, 2007
bilby commented on the word titivil
This devil should be on Wordie making his lists of word fragments. Might there be some way to invite him?
Unless he's already here ...
July 3, 2008
reesetee commented on the word titivil
*eerie music*
Mwaa-ha-ha-ha.
July 3, 2008
hernesheir commented on the word titivil
I like
August 8, 2009