foul matter

Example Sentences

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Its eyes looked wild; it was unnaturally brisk, and running about; the nose discharged more freely, but not yet any foul matter.

From The Dog by Dinks

In "Hamlet" Shakespeare let out some of the foul matter which Herbert's mean betrayal had bred in him.

From The Man Shakespeare by Harris, Frank

The only safety with a water-closet, as with any other vessel connected with the drainage of the house, is to secure an immediate and complete washing away of all foul matter of every kind.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Filth, filth, n. foul matter: anything that defiles, physically or morally.—adv.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Much of this foul matter is washed by rains into their tanks and pools of water, which they use indiscriminately for washing, cooking, and drinking purposes.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various