dreg

noun \ˈdreg\

Definition of DREG

: sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated from it : lees —usually used in plural

: the most undesirable part —usually used in plural <the dregs of society>

: the last remaining part : vestige —usually used in plural <the last dregs of fuel>

— dreg·gy \ˈdre-gē\ adjective

Middle English, from Old Norse dregg; perhaps akin to Latin fraces dregs of oil

First Known Use: 14th century

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