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   Dross (drŏs; 115), n. [AS. dros, fr. dreósan to fall. See Dreary.]
   1. The scum or refuse matter which is thrown off, or falls from, metals in smelting the ore, or in the process of melting; recrement.
   
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   2. Rust of metals. [R.]  Addison.
   
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   3. Waste matter; any worthless matter separated from the better part; leavings; dregs; refuse.
   
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   All world's glory is but dross unclean. Spenser.
   
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   At the devil's booth are all things sold,
   
   Each ounce of dross coats its ounce of gold. Lowell.
   
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