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devilling, vbl. n.|ˈdɛv(ə)lɪŋ|
[f. devil v. + -ing1.]
1. Working as a devil or hack: see devil n. 5 b, c; devil v. 3.
1880Besant & Rice Seamy Side xiv. 114 The young barrister was engaged in some devilling. 1888Star 8 Aug., Devilling is the term used in the literary trade for sweating. 1894Westm. Gaz. 7 Feb. 8/1 After all, devilling at the Bar has the same consolation as fagging at school. First, you fag for others; but in the end you have other devils to fag for you.
2. Tearing to pieces by the machine called a devil.
1891Labour Commission Gloss., Devilling, the same process as willeying. |