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Jabot
Originally, a kind of ruffle worn by men on the bosom of the shirt.
Jacana
Any of several wading birds belonging to the genus and several allied genera, all of which have spurs on the wings. They are able to run about over floating water weeds by means of their very long, spreading toes. Called also .
Jackeen
A drunken, dissolute fellow.
Jacketed
Wearing, or furnished with, a jacket.
jackhammer
a hammer having a strong steel cutting blade, driven by compressed air in multiple rapid strokes, and used for cutting through pavement, concrete, or other hard substances.
Jackpudding
A merry-andrew; a buffoon.
Jacksmith
A smith who makes jacks. See 2d , 4, c.
Jacky
Dim. or pet from
Jaconet
A thin cotton fabric, between cambric and muslin, used for dresses, neckcloths, etc.
Jactation
A throwing or tossing of the body; a shaking or agitation.
jailbreak
an escape from jail; .
Jakwood
See .
jambalaya
A spicy Creole dish of rice with ham, sausage, chicken, or shellfish, plus tomatoes, and seasoned with peppers, onions, herbs, and celery.
jamjar
a jar for holding jellies or preserves.
Japan
Of or pertaining to Japan, or to the lacquered work of that country; .
Japanese
Of or pertaining to Japan, or its inhabitants.
Japhetic
Pertaining to, or derived from, Japheth, one of the sons of Noah;
Japonica
A species of Camellia (), a native of Japan, bearing beautiful red or white flowers. Many other genera have species of the same name.
Jargle
To emit a harsh or discordant sound.
Jaw
To assail or abuse by scolding.
Jemmy
A short crowbar. See .
Jeofail
An oversight in pleading, or the acknowledgment of a mistake or oversight.
Jeopard
To put in jeopardy; to expose to loss or injury; to imperil; to jeopardize; to hazard.
jeoparder
One who puts in jeopardy.
Jerboa
Any small jumping rodent of the genus , esp. , which is common in Egypt and the adjacent countries. The jerboas have very long hind legs and a long tail.
Jerkinhead
The hipped part of a roof which is hipped only for a part of its height, leaving a truncated gable.
Jess
A short strap of leather or silk secured round the leg of a hawk, to which the leash or line, wrapped round the falconer's hand, was attached when used. See of .
Jesting
Sportive; not serious; fit for jests.
Jesuitry
Jesuitism; subtle argument.
Jesus
The ; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation.
Jet-black
Black as jet; deep black. See first .
Jeterus
A yellowness of the parts of plants which are normally green; yellows.
jetting
being propelled violently in a usually narrow stream; -- of liquids.
Jetty
Made of jet, or like jet in color.
Jewbush
A euphorbiaceous shrub of the genus (), found in the West Indies, and possessing powerful emetic and drastic qualities.
jewels-of-opar
An erect plant () with tuberous roots and terminal panicles of red to yellow flowers, grwing from Southwestern North America to Central America; it has been widely introduced elsewhere.
Jigging
The act or using a jig; the act of separating ore with a jigger, or wire-bottomed sieve, which is moved up and down in water.
Jigjog
Having a jolting motion.
Jingler
One who, or that which, jingles.
jingoist
One who is jingoistic; a bellicose patriot; an extreme bellicose nationalist; an aggressive chauvinist.
jinx
A person, object, influence, or supernatural being which is supposed to bring bad luck or to cause things to go wrong.
jockstrap
A supporting undergarment for the external genitals worn by men engaging in vigorous athletic sports or strenuous exercise; called also and .
Jolly
To cause to be jolly; to make good-natured; to encourage to feel pleasant or cheerful; -- often implying an insincere or bantering spirit; hence, to poke fun at.
joule
A unit of work which is equal to 10 ergs (the unit of work in the C. G. S. system of units), and is equivalent to one watt-second, the energy expended in one second by an electric current of one ampere in a resistance of one ohm; also called the . It is abbreviated or . The is slightly larger, being 1.000167 times the absolute joule. The absolute is approximately equal to 0.737562 foot pounds, 0.239006 gram-calories (small calories), and 3.72506 x 10 horsepower-hours, and 0.000948451 B.t.u.
Journey
To traverse; to travel over or through.
Jowter
A mounted peddler of fish; -- called also .
Jub
A vessel for holding ale or wine; a jug.
Jubilate
To exult; to rejoice.
Judaism
The religious doctrines and rites of the Jews as enjoined in the laws of Moses, and for many adherents, in the Talmud.
Judaist
One who believes and practices Judaism.
Judean
Of or pertaining to Judea.
Judicable
Capable of being judged; capable of being tried or decided upon.
Julian
Relating to, or derived from, .
July-flower
See .
jump
A kind of loose jacket for men.
Juniperus
The genus of trees comprising the junipers.
Junoesque
suggestive of a statue.
Jura
1. A range of mountains between France and Switzerland.
Juratory
Relating to or comprising an oath; .
Jurdiccion
Jurisdiction.
Jurisdictional
Of or pertaining to jurisdiction; .
Justificator
One who justifies or vindicates; a justifier.
Justle
To push; to drive; to force by running against; to jostle.
Jute
The coarse, strong fiber of the East Indian , and ; also, the plant itself. The fiber is much used for making mats, gunny cloth, cordage, hangings, paper, etc.