"HE-double-L" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: "Hell" spelled out. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=HE-double-L}} HE-double-L (uncountable)
  1. (idiomatic, euphemistic) Hell. Tags: euphemistic, idiomatic, uncountable Related terms: HE-double-toothpicks, HE-double-hockey-sticks
    Sense id: en-HE-double-L-en-noun-Nevjodl~ Categories (other): English abbreviated euphemisms, English entries with incorrect language header, English euphemisms

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          "ref": "1882, Walter Parke, Lays of the saintly: or, The new golden legend",
          "text": "As narrow and close as a coffin, and dark as H E double L.",
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