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Origin and Etymology of wrack
Middle English wrak, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German; akin to Old English wræc something driven by the sea
Origin and Etymology of wrack
Middle English, from Old English wræc misery, punishment, something driven by the sea; akin to Old English wrecan to drive, punish — more at wreak
First Known Use of wrack
1562
Origin and Etymology of wrack
by alteration
First Known Use of wrack
1591
First Known Use of wrack
1794
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