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(fə lō′nē əs)

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Old Poet. wicked; base
Law of, like, or constituting a felony

Origin: altered (after felony) < ME felonous < OFr feloneus

See felonious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Law Having the nature of, relating to, or concerning a felony: felonious intent.
Archaic Evil; wicked.

Related Forms:

fe·loˈni·ous·ly adverb

fe·loˈni·ous·ness noun

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