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lees - What does it mean?

Definition of 'lees'

English

Etymology 1

(etyl) (m), from .

Noun

(head)
  • (plural only) The sediment that settles during fermentation of beverages, consisting of dead yeast and precipitated parts of the fruit.
  • * {{quote-book|year=1960
  • |author= |title=(Jeeves in the Offing) |section=chapter X |passage=Kipper drained his glass to the lees and seemed to become calmer.}}

    Synonyms

    * (sediment) (l)

    Etymology 2

    Noun

    (head)
  • (sailing) English plurals
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