Definition for MA-LIGN

MA-LIGN, a. [mali'ne; Fr. maligne; L. malignus, from malus, evil. See Malady.]

  1. Having a very evil disposition toward others; harboring violent hatred or enmity; malicious; as, malign spirits. Milton.
  2. Unfavorable; pernicious; tending to injure; as, a malign aspect of planets. Milton.
  3. Malignant; pernicious; as, a malign ulcer. Bacon.

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