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villainy
noun vil·lainy \-lə-nē\
: evil behavior or actions
plural vil·lain·ies
Full Definition of VILLAINY
1
: villainous conduct; also : a villainous act
2
: the quality or state of being villainous : depravity
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First Known Use of VILLAINY
13th century
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villainy
noun vil·lainy \ˈvi-lə-nē\
plural vil·lain·ies
Definition of VILLAINY for Kids
: bad or evil behavior or actions
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