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malefic


ma·lef·ic

adj \mə-ˈle-fik\

Definition of MALEFIC

1
: having malignant influence : baleful

Origin of MALEFIC

Latin maleficus wicked, mischievous, from male + -ficus -fic
First Known Use: 1652

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