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draff [dræf] n (Miscellaneous Technologies / Brewing) the residue of husks after fermentation of the grain used in brewing, used as a food for cattle [from Old Norse draf; related to Old High German trebir, Russian drob fragment; see drivel] draffy adj Draff anything thrown away—Johnson, 1755; sweepings; refuse; lees; dregs, 1205. Examples: draff of filthy errors, 1555; of stories, 1385. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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' said Gurth, setting down the cup, ``what nectar these unbelieving dogs drink, while true Christians are fain to quaff ale as muddy and thick as the draff we give to hogs |
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