foulhede

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From by surface analysis, foul (“foul”) +‎ -hede (“-ness”); compare Middle Dutch vuulheit, Middle High German vūlheit, Middle Low German vūlheit.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfuːlhɛ̝ːd(ə)/

Noun

foulhede (uncountable) (uncommon)

  1. Dirt, muck, grime.
  2. Ugliness, unattractiveness.
  3. Sin, depravity (especially of all humanity)

References

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