draff

noun

ˈdraf,

-aa(ə)-,

-ai-

plural -s

: the damp remains of malt after brewing often used as an appetizer or supplement in animal rations

Word History

Etymology

Middle English draf dregs, draff, from (assumed) Old English dræf or Old Norse draf; akin to Old High German trebir grape husks, draff, Middle Irish drab dregs, Old English deorc dark

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