TRASH

trash. Trash, n. bad fruit, a worthless thing, dross

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Trash (?), n. [[Cf. Icel. tros rubbish, leaves, and twigs picked up for fuel, trassi a slovenly fellow, Sw. trasa a rag, tatter.]] 1. 1. That which is worthless or useless; rubbish; refuse.
Who steals my purse steals trash. Shak. A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin. Landor. 2. 2. Especially, loppings and leaves of trees, bruised sugar cane, or the like.
☞ 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. 3. 3. A worthless person. Shak.
4. 4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in pursuing game. Markham.
Trash ice, crumbled ice mixed with water.