The Devil IncarnateThe Devil Incarnate : PhrasesMeaning: The Devil in human form. Example: Origin: From Shakespeare's King Henry V and Titus Andronicus: Henry V - Boy: Yes, that a' did; and said they were devils incarnate. Titus Andronicus - LUCIUS: O worthy Goth, this is the incarnate devil That robb'd Andronicus of his good hand; This is the pearl that pleased your empress' eye, And here's the base fruit of his burning lust. Say, wall-eyed slave, whither wouldst thou convey This growing image of thy fiend-like face? Why dost not speak? what, deaf? not a word? A halter, soldiers! hang him on this tree. And by his side his fruit of bastardy. Phrases Index | ||
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