Filth, n.

n. [A.-S. fylðe, from fúl, foul; D. vuilte. See FOUL, and cf. FILE, v. t., and DEFILE.]

1. Foul matter; any thing that soils or defiles; dirt; nastiness.
2. Any thing that sullies or defiles the moral character; corruption; pollution.

To purify the soul from the dross and filth of sensual delights. Tillotson.