English word wreckage comes from English -age, English wreak
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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-age | English (eng) | Forming nouns with the sense of collection or appurtenance.. Forming nouns indicating a charge, toll, or fee. Forming nouns indicating a place. Forming nouns indicating a process, action, or a result. Forming nouns indicating a rate. Forming nouns of a state or relationship. |
wreak | English (eng) | (archaic, literary) Punishment; retribution; payback.. (archaic, literary) Revenge; vengeance; furious passion; resentment. (archaic) To inflict or take vengeance on.. (archaic) To take vengeance for.. (intransitive). (transitive) To cause, inflict or let out, especially if causing harm or injury. |
wreckage | English (eng) | Something wrecked, especially the remains or debris of something which has been severely damaged or destroyed. |