jetson

CIDE DICTIONARY

jetson, n. [F. jeter to throw: cf. OF. getaison a throwing. Cf. Flotsam, Jettison.].

•  Goods which sink when cast into the sea, and remain under water; -- distinguished from flotsam, goods which float, and ligan (or lagan), goods which are sunk attached to a buoy.  [1913 Webster]
•  The act of throwing objects from a ship to lighten the load; jettison{1}. See Jettison, 1.  [1913 Webster]
•  Anything thrown overboard from a ship, whether floating or not.  [PJC]
•  Objects scattered about in a disorderly manner; as, he couldn't find his sneakers among the jetsam in his room.  [PJC]