malefactory, a. rare—1.
(mælɪˈfæktərɪ)
[As if ad. L. *malefactōrius, f. malefactor: see prec. and -ory.]
Evil-doing.
| 1871 G. Meredith H. Richmond III. 122 The Grange lived on its own solid substance, defying malefactory Radical tricksters. |
malefactory, a. rare—1.
(mælɪˈfæktərɪ)
[As if ad. L. *malefactōrius, f. malefactor: see prec. and -ory.]
Evil-doing.
| 1871 G. Meredith H. Richmond III. 122 The Grange lived on its own solid substance, defying malefactory Radical tricksters. |
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