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kentledge
kent·ledge [ kéntlij ]


noun 
Definition:
 
permanent ballast on ships: scrap iron or other heavy material used as permanent ballast on ships
[Early 17th century. < Old French quintelage "ballast" < quintal (see quintal)]
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