foul talk

Example Sentences

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Not to trust to the impressions of the day, I inquired of a resident banker, and he testified that the foul talk that assailed his ears, was to him, a continual affliction.

From A Month in Yorkshire by White, Walter

We may not expect to keep him away from all foul talk; but we may make foul talk disgust rather than attract him.

From The Social Emergency Studies in Sex Hygiene and Morals by Foster, William Trufant

"Cease your foul talk and state your business," interrupted Sir Andrew, thrusting himself in front of Hugh, who he feared would strike the fellow.

From Red Eve by Haggard, Henry Rider

Some who would fight the foul talk, wisely or unwisely as the case might be; some who had eyes to see the goodness of Faith, and hearts to trust her....

From The Sea Bride by Williams, Ben Ames