fraudulent

Middle English

/ˈfrau̯diu̯lɛnt/

adj
Definitions
  • Dishonest, fraudulent; based on fraud.
  • Necrotic, rotting; infected with or afflicted with gangrene.

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French fraudulent derived from Latin fraudulentus (fraudulent, deceitful).

Origin

Latin

fraudulentus

Gloss

fraudulent, deceitful

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