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maledictionOne entry found. Main Entry: mal·e·dic·tion Pronunciation: \ˌma-lə-ˈdik-shən\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English malediccioun, from Late Latin malediction-, maledictio, from maledicere to curse, from Latin, to speak evil of, from male badly + dicere to speak, say — more at mal-, diction Date: 14th century : curse, execration — mal·e·dic·to·ry \-ˈdik-t(ə-)rē\ adjective
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