1. (n.) A demon; a fiend; a lascivious spirit, supposed to have sexual intercourse with women by night.

2. (n.) The nightmare. See Nightmare.

3. (n.) Any oppressive encumbrance or burden; anything that prevents the free use of the faculties.

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