† medisanceObs. [a. F. médisance, f.médis-, médire to speak evil.] Evil speaking, detraction. 1656Blount Glossogr., Medisance, reproach, obloquy, detraction.1664Bulteel Birinthea 49 Medisance and slander.[1812Edin.Rev. XX. 103 That gift of sportive but cutting medisance.]