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Etymology of the English word demon

the English word demon
derived from the Late Latin word daemon (spirit, supernatural being, intermediary between man and god)
derived from the Greek word daimon, δαίμων (a dæmon or supernatural spirit (of a bad nature))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *da-

Date

The earliest known usage of demon in English dates from the 15th century.

Derivations in English

demonian

Cognates

Catalan dimoni, Dutch demon, Dutch damp, French démon, German Dämon, Italian demonio, Norwegian demon, Spanish demonio, Swedish demon

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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nassor nyagali
25 Nov 2008, 11:19
I want to get more information about this Fleurette demon.send me news about it and his requirement. how can I invite him

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