And mixed it in the water and poured it off,
And gave that folk that draff (dregs) to drink.
Cf. O.E. draff, chaff. "Draffe or drosse, or mater stampyd, pilumen." (Prompt. Parv.) Cf. "draf-sak." (Chaucer.)
[3583]-4
Then wist he well who had done it (committed idolatry),
Seen it (the dregs) was on their beards.
[3603] milche moð = milce mod, mild (merciful) mood.
[3605]-6
God answered, "Off shall I take them,
Who are not worthy to be placed thereon."