ETYM Latin derelictus, p. p. of derelinquere to forsake wholly, to abandon; de- + relinquere to leave. Related to Relinquish.
1. Deserted or abandoned as by an owner.
2. Failing in what duty requires; SYN. delinquent, neglectful, remiss.
Množina: derelicts
A person unable to support himself.