Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Trash \Trash\, n. [Cf. Icel. tros rubbish, leaves, and twigs
   picked up for fuel, trassi a slovenly fellow, Sw. trasa a
   rag, tatter.]
   1. That which is worthless or useless; rubbish; refuse.

            Who steals my purse steals trash.     --Shak.

            A haunch of venison would be trash to a Brahmin.
                                                  --Landor.

   2. Especially, loppings and leaves of trees, bruised sugar
      cane, or the like.

   Note: In the West Indies, the decayed leaves and stems of
         canes are called field trash; the bruised or macerated
         rind of canes is called cane trash; and both are called
         trash. --B. Edwards.

   3. A worthless person. [R.] --Shak.

   4. A collar, leash, or halter used to restrain a dog in
      pursuing game. --Markham.

   {Trash ice}, crumbled ice mixed with water.