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Wreckage

The act of wrecking, or state of being wrecked.

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Flotsam 76% connected

Alt. of Flotson

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Jetsam 76% connected

Alt. of Jetson

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Lagan 76% connected

See Ligan.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ligan 76% connected

Goods sunk in the sea, with a buoy attached in order that they may be found again. See Jetsam and Flotsam.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Part 76% connected

One of the portions, equal or unequal, into which anything is divided, or regarded as divided; something less than a whole; a number, quantity, mass,…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Portion 76% connected

That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Wrack 74% connected

A thin, flying cloud; a rack.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Wrack 74% connected

A thin, flying cloud; a rack.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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