daemon
noun
[ ˈdiːmən ]
• (in ancient Greek belief) a divinity or supernatural being of a nature between gods and humans.
• archaic spelling of demon1.
Origin:
mid 16th century: common spelling of demon1 until the 19th century.
daemon
noun
• a background process that handles requests for services such as print spooling and file transfers, and is dormant when not required.
Origin:
1970s: perhaps from d(isk) a(nd) e(xecution) mon(itor) or from de(vice) mon(itor), or a transferred use of demon1.
