ill-gotten, a.
(ˈɪlˈgɒt(ə)n)
[f. ill adv. + gotten, pa. pple. of get v.]
Gained by evil means.
| 1552 Latimer 5th Serm. Lord's Pr. in Serm. (1562) 40 b, Yll gotten goodes. 1668 R. Steele Husbandman's Calling v. (1672) 125 The third heir seldom enjoys ill-gotten goods. a 1859 Macaulay Hist. Eng. xxiii. V. 45 Is compelled to disgorge his ill-gotten gains. |