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View synonyms for dregs

dregs

/ drɛɡz /

plural noun

  1. solid particles that tend to settle at the bottom of some liquids, such as wine or coffee
  2. residue or remains
  3. slang.
    a despicable person


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Word History and Origins

Origin of dregs1

C14 dreg, from Old Norse dregg; compare Icelandic dreggjar dregs, Latin fracēs oil dregs

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