dunghill

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It is clear that the latter exertions stirred up much cheap obliquy; and it must be admitted that such references to his antagonists as "last weeks Dunghill of Papers" were likely to entail unsavory retort.

From Henry Fielding: a Memoir by Godden, G. M.

When Dryden writes in his most fervent and magnificent style, he writes like this: I will not rake the Dunghill of thy Crimes, For who would read thy Life that reads thy rhymes?

From Romance Two Lectures by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir

See No. 432. 8o     79 438 Oak and Dunghill, a Fable Entry by the third hand.

From The Library of William Congreve by Hodges, John Cunyus

They said moreover, that he had made many Pilgrims Princes, though by nature they were Beggars born, and their original had been the Dunghill.

From The Children's Hour, v 5. Stories From Seven Old Favorites by Tappan, Eva March

Dunghill Fowls, are from their frequent use, a tolerable proof of the former birds.

From American Cookery The Art of Dressing Viands, Fish, Poultry, and Vegetables by Simmons, Amelia