
noun, plural vil·lain·ies.
- the actions or conduct of a villain; outrageous wickedness.
- a villainous act or deed.
- Obsolete. villeinage.
noun plural -lainies
- conduct befitting a villain; vicious behaviour or action
- an evil, abhorrent, or criminal act or deed
- the fact or condition of being villainous
- English history a rare word for villeinage
early 13c., from Old French vilanie, from villain; see villain.