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dastardly

das·tard·ly [ dástərdlee ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
nasty: mean, treacherous, or cowardly ( dated or humorous )
a dastardly deed

[Late 16th century. <dastard, probably <dast, a past participle of daze]

das·tard·li·ness noun
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