shipwrecky

English

/ˈʃɪpɹɛki/

adj

Definitions

Characteristic of a shipwreck.
(figurative) Weak, feeble; shaky.

Etymology

Suffix from English shipwreck.

Origin

English

shipwreck

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

ship English
shipwreck English
shipwreckee English
wrack English
schip-wracke Middle English