malison

Definition

A curse, a malediction.

Etymology

From Middle English malisoun, from Old French maleison, from Latin maledictiō, from the past participle stem of maledīcō (“I speak ill of”), from male (“wickedly, badly”) + dīcō (“say, speak”). Doublet of malediction.

Example Sentences

• "A hide of land I give to thee in my steads of Walbrugham, from me and mine to thee and thine aye and for ever; and God’s malison on his head who this gainsays!"
• "Rascality male and female is prowling in view of him. His fasting stomach is, with good cause, sour; he perhaps cannot forbear a passing malison on them; least of all can he forbear answering such."