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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Who steals my purse steals trash. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin. Landor. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Especially, loppings and leaves of trees, bruised sugar cane, or the like. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ 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. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A worthless person. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in pursuing game. Markham. [ 1913 Webster ]

Trash ice, crumbled ice mixed with water. [ 1913 Webster ]