Etymology
The word "dross" is derived from the Old High German word "dros" or "drosca," which meant "dregs" or "sediment." Over time, the word entered Middle English and was recorded in various forms such as "dros" and "drosse."
Meaning
The primary meaning of "dross" is waste material or impurities that are separated or discarded during the processing or refining of a substance. Figuratively, it can also refer to something worthless, trivial, or undesirable.
Origin
The origin of the word "dross" lies in the process of metalworking, where it referred to the waste products or impurities removed from molten metal during the smelting or refining process. These impurities included slag, oxides, and other unwanted substances.
Over time, the term "dross" was extended beyond its original metallurgical context to include any type of waste or worthless material, particularly in reference to discarded or rejected ideas, thoughts, or behaviors.
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