ACK
An instrument requiring a strong arm, and used for raising
heavy weights, or for pulling off the boots.
JACK-POT An instrument requiring a strong hand, and used for
raising heavy bets, or for pulling off the stakes.
JAG From the Spanish word zaga, meaning a load packed on the
outside of a van. In America the load is packed on the inside of a
man.
JAM
A pantry composition in A minor.
JANITOR From jangle, to quarrel, and torrid, meaning hot. Hot and
quarrelsome.
JELLY-CAKE Synonym for Belly-Ache.
JERSEY Well knit.
NEW JERSEY Well bit. (See Mosquito).
JEW'S HARP
From Jew, a Hebrew, and Harp, a musical instrument, the
Jew's musical instrument--being a "Sell low!" (Old spelling,
Cello).
JIMMY An implement employed by men of acquisitive natures who
cannot afford seats in the Stock Exchange.
JOB An uncertain commodity regulated by a Union Card.
JOCKEY From jog, to move slowly, and key, something that makes
fast. Hence, one who makes the pace fast or slow, according to
instructions.
JOINT Either a low limb from the butcher, or a low quarter in
town; in either case the lower the tougher.
JOKE A form of humor enjoyed by some and misunderstood by most; in
England, requiring a diagram, raised letters and a club.
JOLLY v. t., To "con" or "josh."
JOLLY BOAT The Ship of State.
JUDGE One who sits on a bench in a court, frames sentences and
finishes crooks for a living, and swears continually.
JULEP An insidious friend from the South, who hands you a mint and
gives you a sweet spirit, followed shortly by a Bun.
JURY Twelve men chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
JUSTICE Fair play; often sought, but seldom discovered, in company
with Law.