垢こう膩じ

noun

dirt and grease; filth; grime

Archaic word for accumulated dirt, grease, or grime, especially on the body or in living spaces. Not used in modern everyday Japanese; encountered mainly in classical or historical texts.

• 古ふるい文ぶん献けんに「垢こう膩じを洗あらい流ながす」という表ひょう現げんが見みられる。

  In old documents, the expression 'wash away dirt and grease' can be found.