What is "taints"

Usage examples of "taints".

Just taking the time to get in to identify the taints and their parts and what they do in the spell would take a long time.

The Thrael showed him that his meal was almost ready, and that none of the priests preparing it had dared to introduce taints or poisons.

I believe that in a few generations by proper mating most taints might be bred out of families.

They were not however without a certain pervasive odor of air recycled with the unmistakable taints of overcrowded and under-washed humanity.