n. [ L. maleficium: cf. F. maléfice. See Malefactor. ] An evil deed; artifice; enchantment. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. maleficentia. Cf. Malfeasance. ] Evil doing, esp. to others. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Malefic. ] Doing evil to others; harmful; mischievous. [ 1913 Webster ]