noisome

UK /ˈnɔɪ.səm/ US /ˈnɔɪ.səm/
adj 3

Definitions

adj

1

Morally hurtful or noxious.

2

Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.

Surely he shall deliuer thee from the snare of the fouler: and from the noisome pestilence.

There is a distinct sense of freedom in the solitude of the night. The day's atmosphere is surcharged with noisome anxiety, the hours laden with impending terrors. But the night is soothing.

3

Offensive to the senses; disgusting, unpleasant, nauseous, especially having an undesirable smell.

Foule words is but foule wind, and foule wind is but foule breath, and foule breath is noiſome, therefore I will depart vnkist.

And then, ſo nice, and ſo genteel; / Such Cleanlineſs from Head to Heel: / No Humours groſs, or frowzy Steams, / No noiſom Whiffs, or ſweaty Streams, / Before, behind, above, below, / Could from her taintleſs Body flow.

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