plural (formerly also singular). The liquid that has been used to wash something; matter removed when something is washed. Also washing-out.

concrete. That which is washed away, or removed as refuse. Obsolete. rare.

concrete. Dirt or refuse removed by scouring.

That which is removed or rejected in the process of cleansing; spec. a piece of excrement.

concrete. The dirt, dust, or refuse removed in cleaning anything.

Money paid for the fulling of cloth.

Dirt, filth; foul or feculent matter; refuse or rubbish removed or separated by or during the treatment, manufacture, or working of something.

Dirt, refuse. Obsolete.

Usually in plural. That which is scoured off (literally or figuratively). Filth or defilement cleaned off and thrown away; refuse, rubbish, dregs…

Refuse.

With plural agreement. Material which is washed out or removed by scouring. Also figurative.

concrete in plural. Cf. sweeping, n. 2a.