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BLUE-DEVILS, OR THE BLUES

\blˈuːdˈɛvə͡lz], \blˈuːdˈɛvə‍lz], \b_l_ˈuː_d_ˈɛ_v_əl_z]\

Definitions of BLUE-DEVILS, OR THE BLUES

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Colloquial name for certain appearances presented to the diseased brain after a drinking debauch; lowness of spirits.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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