~ 1
■ noun
1》 the upper layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of organic remains, clay, and rock particles.
2》 the territory of a particular nation.
Derivatives
~-less adjective
Origin
ME: from Anglo-Norman Fr., perh. representing L. solium 'seat', by assoc. with solum 'ground'.
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~ 2
■ verb
1》 make dirty.
↘make dirty by defecating in or on.
2》 bring discredit to.
■ noun
1》 waste matter, especially sewage.
2》 archaic a stain.
Origin
ME (as v.): from OFr. ~ler , based on L. sucula , dimin. of sus 'pig'.
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~ 3
■ verb rare feed (cattle) on fresh-cut green fodder (originally for purging them).
Origin
C17: perh. from ~ 2 .