lees
lees definition
lees (lēz)
plural noun
dregs or sediment, as of fermenting wine
Etymology: pl. of lee (obs. in sing.) < ME lie < OFr < ML lia < Gaul *liga, akin to OIr lige, a bed, layer < IE base *legh- > lie
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