Definition of Maledictions

1. Noun. (plural of malediction) ¹

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Definition of Maledictions

1. malediction [n] - See also: malediction

Lexicographical Neighbors of Maledictions

maleates
maleberry
malebranchism
maleconformation
maleconformations
malecontent
maledicency
maledicent
maledict
maledicta
maledicta balloon
maledicta balloons
maledicted
maledicting
malediction
maledictions (current term)
maledictory
maledicts
maledight
maledights
maleevite
malefaction
malefactions
malefactor
malefactors
malefactour
malefactours
malefactress
malefactresses

Literary usage of Maledictions

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Diary of a Southern Refugee, During the War by Judith White Brockenbrough] [McGuire (1868)
"Even General Lee does not escape animadversion, and the President is the subject of the most bitter maledictions. I have been shocked to hear that a ..."

2. Vancouver Island and British Columbia: Their History, Resources and Prospects by Matthew Macfie (1865)
"... and their maledictions—Struggles and Triumphs of Miners on the Fraser—Hardships on the New Route—Temporary Gloom of Victoria — Yield of Gold for the ..."

3. The Cyclopædia of Wit and Humor: Containing Choice and Characteristic by William Evans Burton (1859)
"Sara stood over him in silent agony, and, notwithstanding the bitter maledictions he had so recently heaped upon him, now that he saw the poor animal ..."

4. Jack Hopeton: Or, The Adventures of a Georgian by William Wilberforce Turner (1860)
"... use an oath on so trivial an occasion, though occasionally I had heard him, when deeply moved, breathe forth maledictions which made my blood run cold. ..."

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