Now somewhat archaic. In imprecations invoking pestilence or misfortune upon a person or thing, as murrain on (also of, meet) them (also him, it,etc.)…
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| 释义 | the mind > language > malediction > oaths > [noun] > oaths other than religious or obscene > imprecations (3) murrainc1400 Now somewhat archaic. In imprecations invoking pestilence or misfortune upon a person or thing, as murrain on (also of, meet) them (also him, it,etc.)… devil's paternosterc1405 (chiefly with the) a muttered imprecation or curse, esp. to oneself; an act of grumbling; (also) a piece of writing or speech which is considered… back-pater-noster1561 the Lord's prayer repeated backward as a charm, figurative a muttered curse or imprecation. |
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