infernalshipとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

infernalship (plural infernalships)

1. (archaic, humorous) A term of address for a devil.
   • 1772, Monthly Review; Or New Literary Journal (volume 47, page 393)

     Here, lying perdue, in a snug corner of the hideous inclosure, he over-hears certain Chiefs, or Princes, of the Devils, in their conferences, relate their several exploits and atchievements in the seduction of mankind, with the means by which their infernalships have, at all times, and in all parts of this earth, been able to lead their votaries into the several follies and crimes incident to the weakness of some, and the wickedness of others.