1716, in the meaning defined above
Devilish Words
Don't blame a word use error on the devil.
printer
printer's devil
printer's ink
“Printer's devil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/printer%27s%20devil. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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