[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

defilement \defile"ment\, n. cf. f. d'efilement. see
   defile mil.
   the protection of the interior walls of a fortification from
   an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet
   on the exposed side.
   1913 webster
see also:
defile 

[2] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

defilement \defile"ment\, n. from 3d defile.
   the act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether
   physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness;
   uncleanness.
   1913 webster

         defilements of the flesh.                --hopkins.
   1913 webster

         the chaste can not rake into such filth without danger
         of defilement.                           --addison.
   1913 webster
see also:
defile 

[3] : WordNet (r) 2.0

defilement
     n : the state of being polluted syn: befoulment, pollution
see also:
befoulment pollution 

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