— diabolist , n.
/duy ab"euh liz'euhm/ , n.
1. Theol.
a. action aided or caused by the devil; sorcery; witchcraft.
b. the character or condition of a devil.
c. a doctrine concerning devils.
d. a belief in or worship of devils.
2. action befitting the devil; deviltry.
[ 1600-10; diábol ( os ) DEVIL + -ISM ]