Etymology:
Meaning and Origin:
"Flotsam" refers to floating debris or wreckage that has broken away from a ship or other object and has drifted away on the water.
The term originated in the 15th century from the Old Norse word "flotsamr," which literally means "that which floats." The word is derived from the root "flōt," which means "sea" or "body of water."
Flotsam is often used alongside the term "jetsam," which refers to items that have been intentionally discarded into the water. Together, flotsam and jetsam describe all floating debris found on the surface of the water.
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