An imaginary monster, or hideous giant of fairy tales, who lived on human beings; hence, any frightful giant; a cruel monster.
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Alt. of Demoniacal
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A female ogre.
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A man of extraordinari bulk and stature.
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A spirit, or immaterial being, holding a middle place between men and deities in pagan mythology.
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The Evil One; Satan, represented as the tempter and spiritual of mankind.
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An implacable or malicious foe; one who is diabolically wicked or cruel; an infernal being; -- applied specifically to the devil or a demon.
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Something of unnatural size, shape, or quality; a prodigy; an enormity; a marvel.
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