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dunghill

[ duhng-hil ]

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noun

dunghill

/ ˈdʌŋˌhɪl /

Middle English word dating back to 1275–1325; dung, hill

But like all dunghill products, the life of these was ephemeral.

A dunghill, on which the imperial commissioners chanced to be deposited, had saved them from injury.

The monster had the head and breast of the dunghill champion, and "thence downwards the body of a serpent."

After which the bird barked, and came and sat on the dunghill by Charles.

There is a scent here sweeter than that of the dunghill, or the dandy's essences—what is it?

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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