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· Anglo-Norman
getteson
2 English words descend from Anglo-Norman
getteson
, most common first.
jettison
Items that have been or are about to be ejected from a boat or balloon to lighten the vessel.
jetsam
Items thrown overboard from a ship or boat in distress in order to lighten its load.