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Villain (n.)

One who holds lands by a base, or servile, tenure, or in villenage; a feudal tenant of the lowest class, a bondman or servant.

Villain (n.)

A baseborn or clownish person; a boor.

Villain (n.)

A vile, wicked person; a man extremely depraved, and capable or guilty of great crimes; a deliberate scoundrel; a knave; a rascal; a scamp.

Villain (a.)

Villainous.

Villain (v. t.)

To debase; to degrade.