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fiend's

|fiend's|

/fiːndz/

(fiend)

evil spirit or person

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
fiend	fiends	fiends	fiended	fiended	fiending

Etymology

Etymology Information

'fiend' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fēond', where 'fēond' meant 'enemy' or 'devil'.

Historical Evolution

'fēond' changed from Old English word 'fēond' and eventually became the modern English word 'fiend'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'enemy' or 'devil', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an evil spirit or demon'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

possessive form of 'fiend', indicating something belonging to or associated with a fiend.

The fiend's laughter echoed through the dark hallways.

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Last updated: 2025/02/10 10:06