noun
jetsam
Jetsam (noun) means Items thrown overboard from a ship or boat in distress in order to lighten its load.
noun
1
Items thrown overboard from a ship or boat in distress in order to lighten its load.
2
Discarded or leftover odds and ends.
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Etymology
From Middle English jetteson, from Anglo-Norman getteson. Doublet of jettison.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of jetsam?
"jetsam" (noun) means items thrown overboard from a ship or boat in distress in order to lighten its load.
What are the different meanings of jetsam?
"jetsam" has 2 main meanings: 1. Items thrown overboard from a ship or boat in distress in order to lighten its load; 2. Discarded or leftover odds and ends.