foul
foul foul anchor an anchor that has become entangled with a rope or cable, as the badge of the British Admiralty.
foul one's own nest do something damaging or harmful to oneself or one's own interests. From the proverbial condemnation, current in English since the early 15th century and before that in Latin, of a person who vilifies their own country or family, it is an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
foul play criminal or violent behaviour, in particular when resulting in another's death.
foul one's own nest do something damaging or harmful to oneself or one's own interests. From the proverbial condemnation, current in English since the early 15th century and before that in Latin, of a person who vilifies their own country or family, it is an ill bird that fouls its own nest.
foul play criminal or violent behaviour, in particular when resulting in another's death.
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