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Definition of Castoff
1. a. Cast or laid aside; as, cast-off clothes.
Definition of Castoff
1. Noun. something that has been rejected or discarded; a reject ¹
2. Adjective. discarded or rejected ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Castoff
1. a discarded person or thing [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Castoff
Literary usage of Castoff
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Monthly Review by Charles William Wason (1842)
"Mist castoff. How very charming! [Aside] What a gross creature she is! ...
Miss castoff. Mr. Grub! I thought your ladyship didn't know Mr. Grub? ..."
2. Overing: Or, The Heir of Wycherly. A Historical Romance by Robert Hare (1852)
"castoff I" The latter heard the voice, and proceeded to the court to inquire what
was ... Not knowing that Mr. Arnold lived there, castoff did as requested, ..."
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