"the devil" meaning in English

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          "word": "the devils"
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          "word": "the devil you say"
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          "word": "what the devils"
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          "text": "What the devil are you doing here at this time of night?"
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          "text": "“Brother,” said she, “whatever message Mr Blifil thinks proper to send to my niece shall be delivered to her; and I suppose she will want no instructions to make a proper answer. I am convinced she will not refuse to see Mr Blifil at a proper time.”—“The devil she won’t!” answered the squire.",
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        "Used to add emphasis to a question or statement."
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        "(idiomatic) Used to add emphasis to a question or statement."
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          "code": "br",
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          "sense": "adds emphasis to a question or statement",
          "word": "an diaoul"
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          "sense": "adds emphasis to a question or statement",
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  "word": "the devil"
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