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The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

wick·ed / ˈwikid/ • adj. (-ed·er, -ed·est ) evil or morally wrong: a wicked and unscrupulous politician. ∎ intended to or capable of harming someone or something: he should be punished for his wicked driving. ∎ inf. extremely unpleasant: despite the sun, the wind outside was wicked. ∎ playfully mischievous: Ben has a wicked sense of humor. ∎ inf. excellent; wonderful: Sophie makes wicked cakes. ∎ inf. very; extremely: he runs wicked fast. DERIVATIVES: wick·ed·ly adv.wick·ed·ness n.

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wicked

A Dictionary of the Bible | 1997 | | Copyright

wicked Both OT and NT anticipate certain punishment for the wicked (Ps. 9: 17; Matt. 13: 49). It was a constant puzzle that the wicked prospered (Ps. 37: 36; 69: 4; 73: 3–12) and frequently there is the refrain that sooner or later they will be punished. Wickedness is a deep-seated evil in the heart (Jer. 17: 9) and is inspired by the devil (1 John 3: 12).

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W. R. F. BROWNING. "wicked." A Dictionary of the Bible. 1997. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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wicked

The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable | 2006 | | Copyright

wicked no rest (or peace) for the wicked no rest or tranquillity for the speaker, incessant activity, responsibility, or work; originally with reference to Isaiah 48:22 and 57:21.

See also wicked stepmother at step-.

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ELIZABETH KNOWLES. "wicked." The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology | 1996 | | Copyright

wicked XIII. f. (dial.) wick, adj. use of OE. wiċċa wizard, the fem. of which is wiċċe WITCH. For the unusual formation cf. WRETCHED.

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T. F. HOAD. "wicked." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 28 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

wicked •carangid • alleged • aged •frigid, rigid •turgid • naked • wicked • whizz-kid •orchid • crooked •pallid, valid •gelid • skidlid • eyelid •solid, squalid, stolid •Euclid • unsullied • annelid •chrysalid • Ozalid • desmid • timid •Fatimid •humid, tumid •pyramid • MacDiarmid • crannied •arachnid • Enid • hominid • honied •Leonid, Oceanid •salmonid • Achaemenid •unaccompanied • Sassanid • learned •winged •rapid, sapid, vapid •intrepid, tepid •insipid, lipid •limpid • poppied • torpid •Cupid, stupid •canopied

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