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Definition of 'dreg' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) dreg
dregs, the sediment of liquids; lees; grounds.

2.  dreg
Usu., dregs. the least valuable part of anything:
the dregs of society.

3.  dreg
a small remnant; any small quantity.

Etymology:  (1925–30)

Definition of 'dreg' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) dreg
a small amount of residue


Definition of 'dreg' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) dreg
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; as, the dregs of society



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