(theology) An evil creature, the objectification of a hostile and destructive force.

To make like a devil; to invest with the character of a devil. / To annoy or bother. / To work as a ‘devil’; to work for a lawyer or writer without fee or recognition.

To ruin many or all things over a large area, such as most or all buildings of a city, or cities of a region, or trees of a forest.

Resembling a devil. / Characteristic of a devil. / (informal) Extreme, excessive.

(informal) Devilishly; very; exceedingly.

Completely without; having none of.

(obsolete) To empty out; to remove.

The act of devastating, or the state of being devastated; a laying waste. / (law) Waste or misapplication of the assets of a deceased person by an executor or administrator; devastavit.

Devoted to religion or to religious feelings and duties; pious; extremely religious. / (archaic) Expressing devotion or piety. / Warmly devoted; hearty; sincere; earnest.

(obsolete) A devotee. / (obsolete) A devotional composition, or part of a composition; devotion.