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   jack

   /dʒak/

   noun

   • 1. a device for lifting heavy objects, especially one for raising the axle of a motor vehicle off the ground so that a wheel can be changed or the underside inspected.
   • 2. a playing card bearing a representation of a soldier, page, or knave, normally ranking next below a queen.
   • 3. a socket designed to receive a jack plug.
   • 4. a plug used in a jack socket, consisting of a shaft used to make a connection that transmits a signal, typically used in sound equipment.
   • 5. a small white ball in bowls, at which the players aim.
   • 6. a game played by tossing and catching small round pebbles or star-shaped pieces of metal or plastic.
   • ▪ a pebble or piece of metal or plastic used in the game of jacks.
   • 7. used to typify an ordinary man: informal "he had that world-weary look of the working Jack who'd seen everything"
   • ▪ used as a form of address to a man whose name is not known. informal US
   • ▪ a lumberjack. informal North American
   • ▪ a detective or police officer.
   • ▪ a steeplejack. archaic
   • ▪ the figure of a man striking the bell on a clock.
   • 8. a small version of a national flag flown at the bow of a vessel in harbour to indicate its nationality.
   • 9. money. informal, dated North American
   • 10. a device for turning a spit.
   • 11. a part of the mechanism in a spinet or harpsichord that connects a key to its corresponding string and causes the string to be plucked when the key is pressed down.
   • 12. a marine fish that is typically laterally compressed with a row of large spiky scales along each side, important in many places as food or game fish.
   • 13. the male of various animals, especially a merlin.
   • 14. used in names of animals that are smaller than similar kinds, e.g. jack snipe.
   • 15. short for jack shit informal US

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Jack, pet form of the given name John. The term was used originally to denote an ordinary man (jack1 (sense 7)), also a youth (mid 16th century), hence the ‘knave’ in cards and ‘male animal’. The word also denoted various devices saving human labour, as though one had a helper (jack1 (sense 1, sense 3, sense 10, sense 11), and in compounds such as jackhammer and jackknife); the general sense ‘labourer’ arose in the early 18th century and survives in cheapjack, lumberjack, steeplejack, etc. Since the mid 16th century a notion of ‘smallness’ has arisen, hence jack1 (sense 5, sense 6, sense 8, sense 14).

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   Apr 24, 2024 · The name Jack is a derivative of John, which originated in medieval England. The name went from John to Johnkin to Jankin to Jackin to, you guessed it, Jack. Jack is also Celtic in origin,...

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   May 7, 2024 · Origin, Meaning, And History Of Jack. The name Jack is believed to have originated from English roots and is derived from the names John or Jacques, a French alternative of James or Jacob. John, which has a Hebrew origin and meaning, was adopted from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.”.

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   Nov 4, 2023 · Jack as a Person‘s Nickname. Calling a guy named John "Jack" as a nickname is a practice that goes back centuries. Historical experts believe jack originally derived from Jankin, which was medieval variation of John in England. Jankin then turned into Jackin and eventually jack.

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   Sep 4, 2023 · The name Jack is a derivative of John, which originated in medieval England. The name went from John to Johnkin to Jankin to Jackin to, you guessed it, Jack. During the Middle Ages, Jack was a very common name, and it became a slang word meaning “man.” The name Jack is often regarded as an independent name and is a diminutive of John or Jackson.

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   Nov 5, 2023 · In British folklore, Jack is often the name of a trickster protagonist – like Jack the Giant Killer who uses his wit and cunning to outsmart larger foes. "Jack of all trades" refers to someone versatile and skilled in multiple areas – reflecting resourcefulness.

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   Jun 28, 2023 · Overview. Curious about Jack name meaning and its origins? This baby boy name primarily means “God is gracious,” which originates as a diminutive of John, a biblical boy name . It also has links to the biblical names “Jacob” and “ James .”

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   Dec 20, 2023 · So, what does the name Jack mean? It holds the beautiful meaning of “God is gracious.” This name has traditionally been considered masculine, but it is also seen as gender-neutral in modern times. Jack is often associated with the concept of divine favor and grace.

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   Feb 12, 2024 · One such intriguing linguistic phenomenon is the transformation of the name "John" into the popular nickname "Jack." This evolution is a testament to the richness and complexity of language, reflecting the historical, cultural, and social influences that shape our linguistic landscape.

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    Feb 23, 2024 · For everything from lifting a car to lifting a house, a jack is a useful tool with one singular purpose. Many of us have used a jack at least once or twice in our lifetime, quite a bit more if you have spent any time in the automotive industry. But there is a lot of confusion around how certain jacks work, why they work, and when to employ them.

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    Jan 29, 2024 · ›. Baby Names. ›. Jack. Updated: September 30, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff. Jack is an English boy’s name that means “God is gracious, man, supplanter”. Jack has been a consistently popular name throughout history. Most recently Jack was at #21 in 2020. It’s hard to go wrong with a classic like this. Meaning of the name Jack: