n. [ Cf. F. défilement. See Defile ] (Mil.) The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet on the exposed side. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From 3d Defile. ] The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness. [ 1913 Webster ]
Defilements of the flesh. Hopkins. [ 1913 Webster ]
The chaste can not rake into such filth without danger of defilement. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]