villainy
villainy
Definition
vil·lainy (-ē)
noun pl. -·lain·ies′-ēz′
- the fact or state of being villainous
- villainous conduct
- a villainous act; wicked, detestable, or criminal deed
Etymology: ME vileinie < Anglo-Fr & OFr vilainie < vilain: see villain
villainy
Synonyms
villainy
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- such: Knight, I never heard of such villainy in our own country in my life.
Noun used with modifier
Browse dictionary entries near villainy
- villainous
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- village
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- Villa-Lobos
- villa
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- villanella
- villanelle
- Villard
- villatic
- -ville
- villein
- villeinage
- Villeurbanne
- villi
- Villiers
