felon
1Law. a person who has been convicted of a felony, such as grand theft, kidnapping, or murder.
Archaic. a wicked person.
Archaic. wicked; malicious; treacherous.
Origin of felon
1usage note For felon
Other definitions for felon (2 of 2)
an acute and painful inflammation of the deeper tissues of a finger or toe, usually near the nail: a form of whitlow.
Origin of felon
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British Dictionary definitions for felon (1 of 2)
/ (ˈfɛlən) /
criminal law (formerly) a person who has committed a felony
obsolete a wicked person
archaic, or poetic evil; cruel
Origin of felon
1British Dictionary definitions for felon (2 of 2)
/ (ˈfɛlən) /
a purulent inflammation of the end joint of a finger, sometimes affecting the bone
Origin of felon
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