a. [ L. maledicens, p. pr. of maledicere to speak ill; male ill + dicere to say, speak. See Malice, and Diction. ] Speaking reproachfully; slanderous. [ Obs. ] Sir E. Sandys. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Malefic. ] Doing evil to others; harmful; mischievous. [ 1913 Webster ]