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Sā̆tan
n.
24 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) The supreme embodiment of evil, the devil, Satan; -- also in oaths; also, the character Satan in a mystery play;
prince Satan, self (himself) Satan
; (b)
fig.
of a person: an opponent, a tempter.
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