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succubus

[ suhk-yuh-buhs ]

noun

plural succubi
  1. a demon in female form, said to have sexual intercourse with men in their sleep. Compare incubus ( def 1 ).
  2. any demon or evil spirit.
  3. Archaic. a strumpet; prostitute.


succubus

/ ˈʌʊə /

noun

  1. Also calledsuccuba a female demon fabled to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men Compare incubus
  2. any evil demon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of succubus1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Medieval Latin, variant of Latin succuba succuba; incubus
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of succubus1

C16: from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin succuba harlot, from Latin ܳܲ to lie beneath, from sub- + ܲ to lie
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“That includes, but is not limited to ... actual humans, DMs, AI bots or succubus demons.”

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Devon is one of a clandestine race of literary succubi who literally survive on a diet of books — romances, page-turners or unappetizing dictionaries.

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“I think there has been a pervasive perception of me as a shallow succubus, if that makes any sense, for at least the first decade of my career,” Fox said.

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Let’s pause here briefly to note that Immanuel is likely referencing incubi and succubi in her sermons.

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Their concerns and their troubles are discussed at the coffee counter, and whether it’s a vampire, an elf or a succubus, their issues are relatable.

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