"emptings" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Related to emptying. Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} emptings pl (plural only)
  1. (dated) The lees of wine or beer, used for their yeast in making bread, etc. Tags: dated, plural, plural-only
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