1. Plural of deil; a Scottish or dialectal term for devils or mischievous spirits.
Usage: Scottish English; dialectal; archaic or literary

Examples

• The old tales spoke of deils that haunted the moors at night.
• In Scottish folklore, deils were blamed for mischief and misfortune.
• The poet invoked images of deils to convey moral corruption.
• Local legends warned children about the deils that lurked in dark forests.