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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Filth \Filth\ (f[i^]lth), n. [OE. filthe, ful[eth]e, AS.
f[=y]l[eth], fr. f[=u]l foul; akin to OHG. f[=u]lida. See
{Foul}, and cf. {File}.]
1. Foul matter; anything that soils or defiles; dirt;
nastiness.
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2. Anything that sullies or defiles the moral character;
corruption; pollution.
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To purify the soul from the dross and filth of
sensual delights. --Tillotson.
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{Filth disease} (Med.), a disease supposed to be due to
pollution of the soil or water.
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