Middle English Dictionary Entry
calumnīe n.
Entry Info
| Forms | calumnīe n. Also calumpnie. |
| Etymology | OF calomnie & L calumnia. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) False accusation, slander; (b) law a false challenge, legal objection raised in bad faith.
Associated quotations
a
- 1447 Bokenham Sts.(Arun 327)8130 : Þou art to blame, Wyth fals calumnye me to defame.
b
- a1475 Godstow Reg.(Rwl B.408)419/10 : Hit shold be lawfull to the forsaid abbesse..to entre to take distresses..without ony calumpnye or lette.