Expressing a strong feeling, especially anger, admiration, or astonishment.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From French diable!, use as interjection of diable devil.
Definition of diable in US English:
diable
exclamationdiːˈɑːbl(ə)
Expressing a strong feeling, especially anger, admiration, or astonishment.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From French diable!, use as interjection of diable devil.