I. ˈfe-lən noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French felun, fel evildoer, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German fillen to beat, whip, fel skin — more at fell
Date: 13th century
1. : one who has committed a felony
2. archaic : villain
3. : whitlow
II. adjective
Date: 13th century
1. archaic
a. : cruel
b. : evil
2. archaic : wild