Definition of "emptins" []

• The sediment of beer, cider, etc. (noun)
• A type of yeast obtained from the remains of the brewing process. (noun)

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• "The conversation of the hostess and her guests turned upon details of the kitchen and the laundry; upon the best mode of raising bread, whether with "emptins" (emptyings, yeast) or baking powder; about "bluing" and starching and crimping, and similar matters."
• "The conversation of the hostess and her guests turned upon details of the kitchen and the laundry; upon the best mode of raising bread, whether with "emptins""
• "One pint each milk and emptins liquid yeast, laid into flour, in sponge; next morning add one pound butter melted, not hot, and knead into as much flour as will with another pint of warmed milk, be of a sufficient consistence to make soft—some melt the butter in the milk."