"devilsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more devilsome [comparative], most devilsome [superlative]
Etymology: From devil + -some. Etymology templates: {{af|en|devil|-some}} devil + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} devilsome (comparative more devilsome, superlative most devilsome)
  1. In manner, like the devil; characterised or marked by devilry; (by extension) causing mischief or trouble; problematic Synonyms: Devilsome
    Sense id: en-devilsome-en-adj-Lmuq9Ce3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -some

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