Dictionary entry

Filth

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Filth (?), n. [OE. filthe, fulðe, AS. f�lð, fr. fūl foul; akin to OHG. fūlida. 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.