malediccion

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Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

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malediccion (Late Middle English, rare)

  1. condemnation, punishment
  2. evil, malignity

Descendants

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  • English: malediction

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