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jackey

or jack·y

[ jak-ee ]

noun

, British Slang.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of jackey1

1790–1800; probably jack quarter of a pint (perhaps development of jack 4 ) + -ey 2

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Example Sentences

Wearing a beard and a navy suit jackey, the 49-year-old Rausing spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

Not long after this he breathed his last, and Jackey, with his tomahawk, dug a shallow grave for him in the forest.

The blacks rushed forward, but Jackey fired, and at the report they hastily fled.

Mrs. Jackey showed me how to make it iligant, of the string of dried bits I had thrun in the box since we kem here first.

Jackey Jackey was on board, and by means of his remarkable sagacity, led the way to the respective camps.

You take the books, Jackey, to the captain; but not the big ones: the governor will give anything for them.' '

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