n. [ F. deux two, OF. deus, fr. L. duo. See Two. ]
n. [ Cf. LL. dusius, Armor, dus, teûz, phantom, specter; Gael. taibhs, taibhse, apparition, ghost; or fr. OF. deus God, fr. L. deus (cf. Deity). ] The devil; a demon.
a. Devilish; excessive; extreme. [ Low ] --