demons
plural of demon
• Emonds, Esmond, mondes
Source: Wiktionary
De"mon, n. Etym: [F. démon, L. daemon a spirit, an evil spirit, fr. Gr.
1. (Gr. Antiq.)
Definition: A spirit, or immaterial being, holding a middle place between men and deities in pagan mythology. The demon kind is of an inSydenham.
2. One's genius; a tutelary spirit or internal voice; as, the demon of Socrates. [Often written dæmon.]
3. An evil spirit; a devil. That same demon that hath gulled thee thus. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
23 November 2024
(adjective) concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations; “theoretical science”
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