n. By extension, the lowest and most worthless part of something.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. Corrupt or defiling matter contained in a liquid, or precipitated from it; refuse; feculence; lees; grounds; sediment; hence, the vilest and most worthless part of anything.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. An obsolete or colloquial singular of dregs.
n. An obsolete form of dredge.
An obsolete form of dredge
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n. a small amount of residue
Word Usage
"Joe Wilson is a disgusting dreg of humanity and he makes me ashamed."