quasit

English

Etymology

Introduced in the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.

Noun

quasit (plural quasits)

1. (fantasy) A small horned humanoid demon with a long tail.
   • 2006, Matt Forbeck, Prophecy of the Dragons, page 6:

     "Quasits are natural cowards. When minor demons become so bold, their more powerful brethren cannot be far behind."

   • 2012, Ann Aguirre, Devil's Punch: A Corine Solomon Novel:

     Shadows on the ground moved as the quasits chased us […]