malediccion

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Middle French malédiction, from Latin maledictiō (curse); compare benediction. Doublet of malisoun.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˌmalɛˈdiksjun/, /malɛˌdiksiˈoːn/

Noun[edit]

malediccion (Late Middle English, rare)

  1. condemnation, punishment
  2. evil, malignity

Descendants[edit]

  • English: malediction

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