devvel

1. noun

A hard blow.

"Weel," said the beggar, "thats the likeliest bit of ony—it will be but a muckle through-stane to kiver the gowd; tak the pick tillt, and pit mair strength man—ae gud downright devvel will split it, Ise warrant ye—Ay, that will do—Odd, he comes on wi Wallaces straiks!"

2. verb

a) To hit (something) hard.

b) To stun (someone) by hitting.