'Unclean spirit' definitions:

Definition of 'Unclean spirit'

From: GCIDE
  • Unclean \Un*clean"\ ([u^]n*kl[=e]n"), a. [AS. uncl[=ae]ne. See Unnot, and Clean.]
  • 1. Not clean; foul; dirty; filthy. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Ceremonially impure; needing ritual cleansing. [1913 Webster]
  • He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days. --Num. xix. 11. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Morally impure. "Adultery of the heart, consisting of inordinate and unclean affections." --Perkins. [1913 Webster] -- {Un*clean"ly}, adv. -- {Un*clean"ness}, n. [1913 Webster]
  • Unclean animals (Script.), those which the Israelites were forbidden to use for food.
  • Unclean spirit (Script.), a wicked spirit; a demon. --Mark i. 27. [1913 Webster]