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leav⋅ing

[lee-ving]
–noun
1. something that is left; residue.
2. leavings, leftovers or remains; refuse.

Origin:
1300–50; ME leving. See leave 1 , -ing 1
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leav·ings   (lē'vĭngz)   
pl.n.  Scraps or remains; residue: The turkey leavings were fed to the dog.
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