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Definition of noonday devils in English English dictionary
- plural form of noonday devil
- noonday devil
- Literally, a demon thought to be active at the noon hour which inclines its victims (usually monastics) to restlessness, excitability and inattention to one's duties. Used as a synonym for acedia (Gk. ακηδία)
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