Definition of jack

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"Jack (n.) A drinking measure holding half a pint; also, one holding a quarter of a pint..

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Kadder :: Kadder (n.) The jackdaw.
Queller :: Queller (n.) A killer; as, Jack the Giant Queller..
Jacketed :: "Jacketed (a.) Wearing, or furnished with, a jacket..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A popular colloquial name for a sailor; -- called also Jack tar, and Jack afloat..
Chuck :: Chuck (n.) A game played with chucks, in which one or more are tossed up and caught; jackstones..
Spinet :: Spinet (n.) A keyed instrument of music resembling a harpsichord, but smaller, with one string of brass or steel wire to each note, sounded by means of leather or quill plectrums or jacks. It was formerly much used..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A drinking measure holding half a pint; also, one holding a quarter of a pint..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A machine or contrivance for turning a spit; a smoke jack, or kitchen jack..
Jak :: Jak (n.) see Ils Jack.
Jack :: Jack (n.) A device to pull off boots.
Jackmen :: Jackmen (pl. ) of Jackma.
Jack :: "Jack (n.) A hood or other device placed over a chimney or vent pipe, to prevent a back draught..
Skipjack :: Skipjack (n.) An elater; a snap bug, or snapping beetle..
Jackal :: "Jackal (n.) Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling..
Jack :: "Jack (n.) In the harpsichord, an intermediate piece communicating the action of the key to the quill; -- called also hopper..
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) Caramel or burnt sugar, used to color wines, spirits, ground coffee, etc..
Strait-laced :: Strait-jacket (n.) A dress of strong materials for restraining maniacs or those who are violently delirious. It has long sleeves, which are closed at the ends, confining the hands, and may be tied behind the back..
Whimbrel :: Whimbrel (n.) Any one of several species of small curlews, especially the European species (Numenius phaeopus), called also Jack curlew, half curlew, stone curlew, and tang whaup. See Illustration in Appendix..
Black-jack :: Black-jack (n.) The ensign of a pirate.
Varlet :: Varlet (n.) In a pack of playing cards, the court card now called the knave, or jack..
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