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kentledge

American  
[kent-lij] / ˈkɛnt lɪdʒ /

noun

Nautical.

  1. pig iron used as permanent ballast.

kentledge British  
/ ˈkɛntlɪdʒ /

noun

  1. nautical scrap metal used as ballast in a vessel

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Etymology

Origin of kentledge

First recorded in 1600–10; origin uncertain

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