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 ( see drab ²), German Treber draff

Example Sentences

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

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright

“Well, he’s on his way. I called the draff board. I’ll wait for him.”

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

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

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

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

Then he heard the draff, this time a long low sucking of air that grew gradually to a drone, then a roar.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright