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dreg
[ dreg ]
noun
- dregs, the sediment of liquids; lees; grounds.
- Usually dregs. the least valuable part of anything:
the dregs of society.
- a small remnant; any small quantity.
dreg
/ drɛɡ /
Word History and Origins
Origin of dreg1
Word History and Origins
Origin of dreg1
Example Sentences
If August represents the last delicious dregs of summer, the right books will help you savor it.
Its flavor, ineffable but always memorable, is like raisins mashed into an old orange and then plunged into the dregs of a long-neglected beef stock with dribbles of expired tomato paste.
In the wake of the article, Vivian has a job offer rescinded from Bloomberg News and is relocated to the dregs of the magazine’s office, affectionately known as “Scriberia.”
I found the smashed dregs of a Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart, busted open the wrapper, and drank down the crumbs.
He asks penetrating questions and often has a better handle on details from the dregs of thick case files than some of the attorneys arguing before him.
No fragments were too small for use in Sister Anne's most skilful cookery; not a crumb, nor a dreg, nor a drop was wasted.
All parties liked him except the ultra-radical dreg of the canaille.
I will drink the cup which Thou hast mingled, and not a dreg of any of its ingredients shall be left for my people.
I will drink the cup which thou hast mingled, and not a dreg of any of its ingredients shall be left for my people.
Surely he didn't tell you to dreg the stones on to the trep?
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