Dictionary entry

Trash

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

Who steals my purse steals trash. Shak.

A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin. Landor.

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. A worthless person. Shak.

4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in pursuing game. Markham.

Trash ice, crumbled ice mixed with water.