Wastes

/weɪsts/ noun

Definition

unwanted or unusable materials; also verb meaning to use carelessly

Etymology

From Old French 'waster', from Latin 'vastare' meaning 'to make empty, desolate'

Kelly Says

One person's waste is another's treasure - just ask any archaeologist digging through ancient garbage dumps!

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