dreggish, a.
(ˈdrɛgɪʃ)
[f. dreg n. + -ish.]
Of the nature of dregs or refuse; affected by the presence of dregs. Also fig. Base, vile.
| 1561 T. Norton Calvin's Inst. iv. v. (1634) 535 Barbers, Cooks..and such dreggish men. 1616 Surfl. & Markh. Country Farme 435 Not that which is in the bottome, because it is verie dreggish and filthie. 1716 M. Davies Athen. Brit. II. 346 The Clogging and Dreggish Menstruums of Galenick Electuaries. |