sordes
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of sordes
C18: from Latin sordēs filth
Example Sentences
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Sic � lactea surge, Musa, surge; Surge inter medias serena sordes.
From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard
The tongue is dry and coated, the lips and teeth are covered with sordes, the motions are loose and offensive, and may be passed involuntarily.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
The odour must not be mistaken for that due to decomposition of sordes on the teeth and gums of a debilitated patient.
From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis
Nullae nostrae sordes aut immunditiae imperfectionis imputantur, sed illa puritate Christi ac perfectione velut sepultae conteguntur.
From The Scottish Reformation Its Epochs, Episodes, Leaders, and Distinctive Characteristics by Fleming, David Hay
Jesus, pro me perforatus, Condar intra tuum latus; Tu per lympham profluentem, Tu per sanguinem tepentem, In peccata mi redunda, Tolle culpam, sordes munda!
From The Story of the Hymns and Tunes by Brown, Theron
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