"demonomy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Apparently formed within English, from demono- + -nomy. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|demono|nomy}} demono- + -nomy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} demonomy (uncountable)
  1. (obsolete) The dominion of demons; devilry Tags: obsolete, uncountable Derived forms: demonomist
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