ill-gotten


ill–got·ten

adj \-ˈgä-tən\

Definition of ILL-GOTTEN

: acquired by illicit or improper means <ill–gotten gains>

First Known Use of ILL-GOTTEN

1552

Rhymes with ILL-GOTTEN

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