jacklit

[jak-lahyt]

jack·light

[jak-lahyt] noun, verb, jack·light·ed or jack·lit, jack·light·ing.
noun
1.
a portable cresset, oil-burning lantern, or electric light used as a lure in hunting or fishing at night.
verb (used with object)
2.
to hunt or fish for with a jacklight.

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verb (used without object)
3.
to hunt or fish with the aid of a jacklight.

Origin:
1785–95; jack1 + light1
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