vile
The origin and history of vile.
Etymology
From Old French vil, from Latin vilis, originally meaning "cheap" or "of low value" before it took on the sense of moral worthlessness.
The origin and history of vile.
From Old French vil, from Latin vilis, originally meaning "cheap" or "of low value" before it took on the sense of moral worthlessness.
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