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 ]
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