First Known Use: 1652
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malefic
adjective ma·lef·ic \mə-ˈle-fik\
Definition of MALEFIC
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: having malignant influence : baleful
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Origin of MALEFIC
Latin maleficus wicked, mischievous, from male + -ficus -fic
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