evil-speaking

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle English *ivel-spekynge (suggested by Middle English yvelspeker, yvel speker, ivel spekare (“evil-speaker”)), equivalent to evil (noun) +‎ speaking (noun).

Noun[edit]

evil-speaking (countable and uncountable, plural evil-speakings)

  1. The act of speaking ill or maliciously of something or someone; blasphemy, slander; gossip.
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