den lede

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Swedish

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Etymology

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From den (“the”) +‎ lede (“loathsome one”), a noa-name for the Devil.

Proper noun

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den lede c (genitive den ledes)

  1. (euphemistic) the Devil
    Synonyms: den onde, hin, hin håle, hin onde, skam
    Fy för den lede!
    Fie on the loathsome one! [curse expressing displeasure]

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