Malengine
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /malˈɛndʒɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Malengine is a noun meaning (archaic) Evil intent, bad intention; fraud, deceit.
Meaning
(archaic) Evil intent, bad intention; fraud, deceit.
Example Sentences
But the chaſte damzell, that had neuer priefe / Of ſuch malengine and fine forgerye, / Did eaſely beleeue her ſtrong extremitye.
[…]for when the Protectors Brother, Lord Sudley, the Admirall through private malice and mal-engine was to lose his life, no man could bee found fitter than Bishop Latimer[…]to divulge in his Sermon the forged Accusations laid to his charge[…].
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include malintent, malice, design, maltalent, misintention, machination.
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