Căl'um-ny, n.

n. [Lat. calumnia, from calumniari, N. Fr. calomnie, O. Fr. calomphie, Pr. calumpnia, It. calumnia.] The false accusation of a crime or offense, knowingly or maliciously made or reported, to the injury of another; false representation of facts reproachful to another, made by design, and with knowledge of its falsehood; slander; detraction. “Infamous calumnies.” Motley.

Be thou as chaste as ice, as pure as snow, thou shalt not escape calumny. Shak.