Trash ice

Trash ice
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. [1913 Webster]

Who steals my purse steals trash. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin. --Landor. [1913 Webster]

2. Especially, loppings and leaves of trees, bruised sugar cane, or the like. [1913 Webster]

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. [1913 Webster]

3. A worthless person. [R.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]

4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in pursuing game. --Markham. [1913 Webster]

{Trash ice}, crumbled ice mixed with water. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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