evil-speaking

== English == === Alternative forms === evil speaking === Etymology === From Middle English *ivel-spekynge (suggested by Middle English yvelspeker, yvel speker, ivel spekare (“evil-speaker”)), equivalent to evil (noun) +‎ speaking (noun). === Noun === evil-speaking (countable and uncountable, plural evil-speakings) The act of speaking ill or maliciously of something or someone; blasphemy, slander; gossip.