Definition von „archfiend“ auf Englisch

noun

1. A chief fiend (devil, demon or monster).

2. (preceded by “the”, often capitalized) Satan.

3. (transferred sense) A diabolically evil person.

   • 1690, anonymous translator, The Royal Wanton (attributed to Gregorio Leti), London: F.B., Part 5, p. 48, […] her Arch-fiend and Devil of a Lord, had impudently sent the same Villain to abuse her once again.