offcast

adjective

off·​cast ˈȯf-ˌkast How to pronounce offcast (audio)
: cast off : discarded
offcast noun

Examples of offcast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web So are the offcast fire jackets and helmets worn to protect the crew from falling flaming debris from the shells exploding overhead. Jennie Key, Cincinnati.com, 3 July 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of offcast was in the 15th century

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“Offcast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offcast. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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