See Also: diabolism(dictionary)

acceptor (iou) and diabolism (iou)


acceptor (iou)



acceptor noun. LME.
[In earliest use from Anglo-Norman acceptour from Latin acceptor; later replaced by or refash. as ACCEPTER, but restored esp. in specialized senses: see ACCEPT verb, -OR.]
A person who accepts. rare in gen. sense. LME.
b. spec. A person who accepts a bill. M17.
Chemistry & Physics. An atom or molecule which receives electrons or which can combine with another (specified) atom or molecule. E20.
b. An impurity atom in a semiconductor which has fewer valency electrons than the majority of atoms and effectively contributes a conducting hole to the material. M20.
Electricity. In full acceptor circuit. A circuit tuned so as to accept signals within a particular range of frequencies. E20.

diabolism (iou)



diabolism noun. E17.
[from ecclesiastical Latin diabolus or Greek diabolos DEVIL noun + -ISM.]
Dealings with the Devil or evil spirits; Witchcraft, sorcery. E17.
Belief in or worship of the Devil. M17.
Devilish or atrociously wicked conduct. L17.
The character or Nature of a devil. M18.
diabolist noun a person who believes in or seeks to deal with the Devil L19.