settlings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Bubeyev’s defense claimed that the privacy settlings on his account made the articles he shared available only to him and his 12 friends.
From Washington Times • May 31, 2016
Strain it through a sieve into a pan; next day pour it from the settlings, and bottle it for use.
From The Lady's Own Cookery Book, and New Dinner-Table Directory; In Which will Be Found a Large Collection of Original Receipts. 3rd ed. by Bury, Charlotte Campbell, Lady
"When the froth is blown away and the bubbles quit rising, there are going to be some mighty bitter settlings left in the bottom of the stein."
From The City of Numbered Days by Lynde, Francis
Considering what a little girl she was then—only eight and a bit—Margaret was very clever with her plans and settlings, as we have often told her since.
From Peterkin by Millar, H. R. (Harold Robert)
In the morning pour off the liquid quickly and carefully from the lees or settlings, strain it and put it into small bottles, dipping the corks in melted rosin.
From Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches by Leslie, Eliza
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