draff

American  

[draf] / dræf /

noun

1. dregs, as in a brewing process; lees; refuse.

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draff British  

/ dræf /

noun

1. the residue of husks after fermentation of the grain used in brewing, used as a food for cattle

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Other Word Forms

• draffy adjective

Etymology

Origin of draff

1175–1225; Middle English draf; cognate with Icelandic, Dutch draf; akin to Dutch drab ( drab ² ), German Treber draff

Example Sentences

He saw a red heap of seething coals and heard the upward hum of the draff.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

D’wattah kag did not bus’ when draff was launch, an’ we 'ave a few biscuit, some choclade, an’ d’matches in d’tin is dry.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

He said, “You res’ easy while I pull draff more out of d'wattah.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

The draff roared upward, droning in his ears.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

The draff roared loud now; the air passage was completely clear.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright