Filth (f&ibreve_;lth), n. [OE. filthe, fulðe, AS. f&ymacr_;lð, fr. fūl foul; akin to OHG. fūlida. See Foul, and cf. File.] 1. Foul matter; anything that soils or defiles; dirt; nastiness.[1913 Webster]
2. Anything that sullies or defiles the moral character; corruption; pollution.[1913 Webster]
To purify the soul from the dross and filth of sensual delights.
Filth disease (Med.), a disease supposed to be due to pollution of the soil or water.[1913 Webster]