maleficial

English

Etymology

malefice +‎ -ial

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌmælɪˈfɪʃəl/

Adjective

maleficial (comparative more maleficial, superlative most maleficial)

  1. (archaic) injurious, damaging
    • 1655, Thomas Fuller, The Church-history of Britain; […], London: […] Iohn Williams […], →OCLC:
      The late mention of the prelates' advice, in passing a law so maleficial unto them, giveth me just occasion to name some, the principal persons of the clergy, present thereat […]

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