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