Afterings
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæf.təɹ.ɪŋz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Afterings is a noun meaning The last milk that is obtained when milking a cow. Often considered the poorest quality of milk.
Meaning
The last milk that is obtained when milking a cow. Often considered the poorest quality of milk.
More Meanings
- (by extension) The last of any substance that is of a poorer quality than the earlier substance, e.g. the dregs of coffee.
Example Sentences
All that was left in the cow were the afterings.
Synonyms for afterings
Depending on context, synonyms include dregs.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include beestings, milkery, horsemilk, note, milking, biesting.
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