Filth (?), n. [OE. filthe, ful[eth]e, AS. fl[eth], fr. ful foul; akin to OHG. fulida. See Foul, and cf. File.]
1.
Foul matter; anything that soils or defiles; dirt; nastiness.
2.
Anything that sullies or defiles the moral character; corruption; pollution.
To purify the soul from the dross and filth of sensual delights.
Tillotson.
Filth disease Med., a disease supposed to be due to pollution of the soil or water.
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