sordes
Britishplural noun
Etymology
Origin of sordes
C18: from Latin sordēs filth
Example Sentences
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Ipsae � te faciunt nitere sordes: Sordes � tibi gratulamur ipsas.
From The Complete Works of Richard Crashaw, Volume II (of 2) by Crashaw, Richard
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
These brown crusts and sordes are usually seen in advanced cases, following the first condition described.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Gypsantur et pelliculantur vasa plena ad a�ra et sordes excludendas.
From Notes and Queries, Number 215, December 10, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various
The lips.—Observe if pale, blue, dry and cracked, if there is tremulousness about the corners of the mouth; the teeth, if covered with sordes; the gums, if bleeding.
From How to Care for the Insane A Manual for Nurses by Granger, William D.
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