venymen

Middle English

/ˈvɛnəmən/

verb
Definitions
  • To injure or cause a fatality by means of afflicting with poison or venom; to envenom.
  • To cover or smear with venom; to make poisonous or venomous.
  • To spread disease or malignancy; to bring ruin or discord.
  • To plant sinful ideas, corruption, or evil in a person or group of people.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French venimer affix from Middle English venym.

Origin

Middle English

venym

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