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LIBELLOUS

\lˈa͡ɪbələs], \lˈa‍ɪbələs], \l_ˈaɪ_b_ə_l_ə_s]\

Definitions of LIBELLOUS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(used of statements) harmful and often untrue; tending to discredit or malign

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Containing a libel: defamatory.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Containing a libel.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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