Maledict
/ˈmæl.ɪ.dɪkt/noun
To speak evil or curse.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, curses were often inscribed on lead tablets, binding the spoken maledict to a person, revealing how words were believed to hold true magical power.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
maledictus
“Cursed, spoken evil of.”
Old French
Old French
maledict
“A curse; an evil word.”
Middle English
Middle English
maledict
“To speak evil or curse; an expression of ill will.”
Modern English
English
maledict
“To invoke evil through spoken words.”
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