I. ˈmaləˌdikt adjective
Etymology: Late Latin maledictus (past participle of maledicere to curse), from Latin, past participle of maledicere to speak evil
archaic : accursed
II. transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Late Latin maledictus (past participle of maledicere to curse), from Latin, past participle of Latin maledicere to speak evil, from male badly + dicere to speak, say — more at mal- , diction
archaic : execrate , curse