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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Trash \Trash\, n. [Cf. Icel. tros rubbish, leaves, and twigs
picked up for fuel, trassi a slovenly fellow, Sw. trasa a
rag, tatter.]
1. That which is worthless or useless; rubbish; refuse.
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Who steals my purse steals trash. --Shak.
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A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin.
--Landor.
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2. Especially, loppings and leaves of trees, bruised sugar
cane, or the like.
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Note: In the West Indies, the decayed leaves and stems of
canes are called field trash; the bruised or macerated
rind of canes is called cane trash; and both are called
trash. --B. Edwards.
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3. A worthless person. [R.] --Shak.
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4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in
pursuing game. --Markham.
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{Trash ice}, crumbled ice mixed with water.
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