lees
[plural noun]
sediment, deposit, dregs, grounds

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lees noun pl. [li:z] LME.
[Pl. of LEE noun².]
1. The sediment of wine or some other liquids. LME.
■ H. Mayhew The scum and lees of all broths and soups.

2. fig. The basest part, dregs, refuse. L16.
■ H. Melville My body is but the lees of my better being.
Phrases: drain the lees, drain to the lees, drink the lees, drink to the lees drain or drink to the last drop, drain or drink to the very end. on the lees, upon the lees fig. sedentary; freq. in settle on the lees, settle upon the lees, become sedentary.

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