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    Filth , n. [OE. filthe, fulðe, AS. fȳlð, fr. fūl foul; akin to OHG. fūlida. 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.
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      Filth disease (Med.), a disease supposed to be due to pollution of the soil or water.

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