Base in character or disposition; given to committing vile or criminal acts.

= villain, adj., villainous, adj. Of persons.

= gluttonous, adj.; also (see A. 3) †villainous. (Cf. French glouton adj.)

Of persons. Having the character or disposition of a villain; infamously depraved or wicked; vilely criminal.

Characteristic of a miscreant; villainous.