evil-speaking

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English *ivel-spekynge (suggested by Middle English yvelspeker, yvel speker, ivel spekare (evil-speaker)), equivalent to evil (noun) +‎ speaking (noun).

Noun

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evil-speaking (countable and uncountable, plural evil-speakings)

  1. The act of speaking ill or maliciously of something or someone; blasphemy, slander; gossip.