Etymology

malefic

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Today it means: Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful. Full definition →

First used 17th c.Latin maleficus
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  1. Latin · derived frommaleficus
  2. English todaymalefic

From Latin maleficus.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Having an evil or harmful influence; baleful.

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