the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Tainted or contaminated with flyblows; damaged; foul.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Tainted with flyblows; hence, spoiled; impure.
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adj. foul and run-down and repulsive
adj. spoiled and covered with eggs and larvae of flies
adj. especially of reputation
Word Usage
"To a man, they are all grimly grimy, stringy filthy hair on their heads and drooping from the bloody, flyblown scalps tied to their saddles, matted beards, funny hats and all."