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villainy

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vil⋅lain⋅y

  [vil-uh-nee]
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–noun, plural -lain⋅ies.
1. the actions or conduct of a villain; outrageous wickedness.
2. a villainous act or deed.
3. Obsolete. villeinage.
Origin:
1175–1225; ME vile(i)nie, vilainie < OF. See villain, -y 3
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vil·lain·y   (vĭl'ə-nē)   
n.   pl. vil·lain·ies

  1. Baseness of mind or character.

  2. Viciousness of conduct or action.

  3. A treacherous or vicious act.

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