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foulmouthed

adjective
foul·mouthed | \ ˈfau̇(-ə)l-ˌmaüt͟hd , -ˌmau̇tht \

Definition of foulmouthed 

: given to the use of obscene, profane, or abusive language

First Known Use of foulmouthed

1593, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of foulmouthed was in 1593

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