dreg

[ dreg ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

dreg

/ drɛɡ /

Origin of dreg¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Old Norse dreg yeast (plural dreggjar dregs); cognate with Old Swedish dräg dregs

Origin of dreg¹

see dregs

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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