Cal"um*ny (?), n.; pl. Calumnies (#). [L. calumnia, fr. calvi to devise tricks, deceive; cf. F. calomnie. Cf. Challenge, n.]

False accusation of a crime or offense, maliciously made or reported, to the injury of another; malicious misrepresentation; slander; detraction.

"Infamouse calumnies."

Motley.

Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape calumny. Shak.

 

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