foul matter
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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
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
Care should be taken to make them watertight, otherwise the foul matter may percolate through the ground, and is likely to contaminate the water supply.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 384, May 12, 1883 by Various
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
At first a course foul matter will work over; to which purpose it must be kept always full with fresh Liquor of the same, as it worketh over.
From The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened by Anne MacDonell
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