devil dodger
The term "devil dodger" has historical roots and is often used informally to describe religious figures or practices.
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Definition
C1Military
(informal, historical)A clergyman serving in the armed forces.
Example
- The soldiers sought comfort from the devil dodger before heading into battle.
C2Religion
(informal, obsolete)A person who attends church services irregularly, alternating between different denominations.
Example
- He was known as a devil dodger, sometimes appearing at the church and other times at the meetinghouse.
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