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Meaning of sullage | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈsʌlɪd͡ʒ/

Definitions

  1. The liquid discharges from kitchens, washbasins, toilets etc; sewage.
    uncountable, usually
  2. Silt or sediment deposited from flowing water.
    uncountable, usually
  3. That which sullies or defiles.
    uncountable, usually
  4. The scoria on the surface of molten metal in the ladle.
    uncountable, usually

Examples

“The streets [were] exceedingly large, well paved, having many vaults and conveyances under them for the sullage.”
“, "The Lineal Descent of Jesus of Nazareth from David by his Blessed Mother the Virgin Mary" It is the privilege of the celestial luminaries to receive no tincture, sullage, or defilement from the most noisome sinks and dunghills here below.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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