Brackish

[Probably from Du. braak, breaking, wrak, unsound, rotten, broken; Ger. brack, that which is rejected, refuse, waste, or damaged matter.] Literally, damaged or rendered unfit for use; specifically, salt, or salt in a moderate degree, as water. "A lake of brackish waters on the ground Was all I found." - Herbert. Brack'ishne , n. State or quality of being brackish; saltne in a minor degree. "All the artificial strainings hitherto have a brackishne in salt water, that makes it unfit for animal uses.". Cheyne.