DEMONOMANIA

Etymology

Noun

demonomania (uncountable)

An unnatural fear of devils and Hell.

A delusion that one is possessed by devils.

Source: Wiktionary


De*mon`o*ma"ni*a, n. Etym: [Demon + mania.]

Definition: A form of madness in which the patient conceives himself possessed of devils.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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