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villain

vil·lain [ víllən ] (plural vil·lains)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. evil character: an evil character in a novel, movie, play, or other story, especially one who is the main enemy of the hero

2. contemptible person: any person regarded as evil or otherwise contemptible ( archaic or humorous )

3. history 
Same as  villein


[14th century. Via Old French vilein "feudal serf" < medieval Latin villanus "farm hand" < Latin villa "country home, farm"]
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