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spoil [spȯil]
(mining engineering)
The overburden or nonore material from a coal mine.
A stratum of coal and dirt mixed.


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The father embraced them both, and bestowing his kisses and affection impartially on each, said, "I wish you both would look into the mirror every day: you, my son, that you may not spoil your beauty by evil conduct; and you, my daughter, that you may make up for your lack of beauty by your virtues.
Why, of course, of course - I knew you'd spoil the child.
"Well," said Voyt, "it's better to spoil an artist's subject than to spoil his reputation.
 
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