hellion
English
Etymology
An alteration, under the influence of hell, of northern English/Scottish dialectal hallion (“scamp, worthless fellow”), of unknown origin.
Noun
hellion (plural hellions)
- an unruly, rowdy or mischievous person
- an evil person
- the larva of the dobsonfly
See also
- hellraiser
Adjective
hellion (not comparable)
- cursed, ill-fated
Quotations
- For quotations of use of this term, see Citations:hellion.