First Known Use: 14th century
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1wrack
noun \ˈrak\
Definition of WRACK
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a : marine vegetation; especially : kelp b : dried seaweeds
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Origin of WRACK
Middle English wrak, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; akin to Old English wræc something driven by the sea
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Definition of WRACK
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: ruin, destruction
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: a remnant of something destroyed
Origin of WRACK
Middle English, from Old English wræc misery, punishment, something driven by the sea; akin to Old English wrecan to drive, punish — more at wreak
First Known Use: 14th century
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