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Definition of flotsam and jetsam

flotsam and jetsam

noun

  • I read a number of years ago that flotsam and jetsam meant miscellaneous things that washed up onto the shore from the ocean. I also heard the first word used to floatsom or possible floatsome.
    Not slang, see at Wikipedia: "In maritime law, flotsam, jetsam, lagan and derelict are specific kinds of shipwreck.

    Last edited on Apr 14 2014. Submitted by Anonymous on Apr 14 2014.

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