Definition for DE-FILE'MENT

DE-FILE'MENT, n.

  1. The act of defiling, or state of being defiled; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness.
  2. Corruption of morals, principles, or character; impunity; pollution by sin. The chaste can not rake into such filth without danger of defilement. – Addison.

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