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villainy definition

vil·lainy (-ē)

noun pl. villainies -·lain·ies′ (-ēz′)

  1. the fact or state of being villainous
  2. villainous conduct
  3. a villainous act; wicked, detestable, or criminal deed

Etymology: ME vileinie < Anglo-Fr & OFr vilainie < vilain: see villain

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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