Defn: That which is scoured off; hence, refuse; rejected matter; that which is vile or despised. Lam. iii. 45.
OFFSCUM
Off"scum`, n. Etym: [Off + scum.]
Defn: Removed scum; refuse; dross.
OFFSET
Off"set`, n. Etym: [Off + set. Cf. Set-off.]
Defn: In general, that which is set off, from, before, or against, something; as: —
1. (Bot.)
Defn: A short prostrate shoot, which takes root and produces a tuft of leaves, etc. See Illust. of Houseleek.
2. A sum, account, or value set off against another sum or account, as an equivalent; hence, anything which is given in exchange or retaliation; a set-off.
3. A spur from a range of hills or mountains.
4. (Arch.)