trash ice

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trash ice - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Trash \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.
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              Who steals my purse steals trash.     --Shak.
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              A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin.
                                                    --Landor.
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     2. Especially, loppings and leaves of trees, bruised sugar
        cane, or the like.
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     Note: 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.
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     3. A worthless person. [R.] --Shak.
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     4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in
        pursuing game. --Markham.
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     Trash ice, crumbled ice mixed with water.
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