dredge

English

/dɹɛdʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • Any instrument used to gather or take by dragging; as:
  • Very fine mineral matter held in suspension in water.

Etymology

Borrowed from Scots dreg-boat derived from Old English *dreċġ derived from Middle Dutch dregghe (drag-net).

Origin

Middle Dutch

dregghe

Gloss

drag-net

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