a. [ L. maledictus, p. p. of maledicere. ] Accursed; abominable. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. maledictio: cf. F. malédiction. See Maledicent. ] A proclaiming of evil against some one; a cursing; imprecation; a curse or execration; -- opposed to
No malediction falls from his tongue. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]