adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin ~-, pestilens ~ial, from pestis Date: 14th century destructive of life ; deadly , injuring or endangering society ; pernicious , causing displeasure or annoyance, infectious , contagious , ~ly adverb
PESTILENT
Meaning of PESTILENT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012