n.
[AS. fūlnes.]
The quality or condition of being foul.
Foulness
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- The condition or state of being dirty: dirtiness, filth, filthiness, griminess, grubbiness, smuttiness, squalor, uncleanliness, uncleanness. See clean/dirty.
- Impure condition: defilement, dirtiness, impurity, pollution, uncleanness, unwholesomeness. See clean/dirty.
- The quality or state of being obscene: bawdiness, coarseness, dirtiness, filthiness, grossness, lewdness, obscenity, profaneness, profanity, scurrility, scurrilousness, smuttiness, vulgarity, vulgarness. Slang raunch, raunchiness. See decent/indecent.
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The noun has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse
Synonyms: filth, filthiness, nastiness
Meaning #2:
the attribute of having a strong offensive smell
Synonyms: malodorousness, malodourousness, stinkiness, rankness
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Map showing the location of Foulness Island
Foulness is an island on the east coast of Essex in England. It is separated from the mainland by narrow creeks. The large island had a usually resident population of 212 people in the 2001 census, who live in the settlements of Churchend and Courtsend, at the north end of Foulness. The island has a church, a general store and post office. The George and Dragon pub in Churchend closed in 2007.
It is mostly marshland, although some areas are farmed. It is also known for its population of waders, including Avocets.
The island is run by QinetiQ on behalf of the Ministry of Defence. Access to the island is only permitted with a pass, obtainable from Shoeburyness. It is sometimes opened to the public on special occasions. It was possible for the public to visit the pub on the island by telephoning ahead; if they had not done so, access would be denied.
Since 1926, the island has been connected to the mainland by a series of bridges, running via Havengore Island and New England Island. Prior to that, access was only available across the Maplin Sands.
During the North Sea flood of 1953, almost the entire island was flooded, and two people died.
In the early 1970s, up until the oil crisis, the area was set to be transformed by a new international airport at Maplin Sands. In the event, this was never built.
The island featured in Bernard Cornwell's novel Sharpe's Regiment as the camp ground for the second battalion of the South Essex Regiment.
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