Defn: The throwing overboard of goods from necessity, in order to lighten a vessel in danger of wreck.
2. See Jetsam, 1.
JETTON
Jet"ton, n. Etym: [F. jeton.]
Defn: A metal counter used in playing cards.
JETTY
Jet"ty, a.
Defn: Made of jet, or like jet in color.
The people . . . are of a jetty. Sir T. Browne.
JETTY
Jet"ty, n.; pl. Jetties. Etym: [F.jetée a pier, a jetty, a causeway.
See Jet a shooting forth, and cf. Jutty.]
1. (Arch.)
Defn: A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below.
2. A wharf or pier extending from the shore.