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Definition of Maledictions
1. malediction [n] - See also: malediction
Lexicographical Neighbors of Maledictions
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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