Drossless

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Free from dross.

    "OFT tho' thy genius, DARWIN! amply fraught With native wealth, explore new worlds of mind; Whence the bright ores of drossless wisdom brought, Stampt by the Muse's hand, enrich mankind;"

Example

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"OFT tho' thy genius, DARWIN! amply fraught With native wealth, explore new worlds of mind; Whence the bright ores of drossless wisdom brought, Stampt by the Muse's hand, enrich mankind;"

Etymology

From dross + -less.

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