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jacklegOne entry found for jackleg. Main Entry: jack·leg Pronunciation: 'jak-"leg, -"lAg Function: adjective Etymology: 1jack + -leg (as in blackleg) 1 a : characterized by unscrupulousness, dishonesty, or lack of professional standards <a jackleg lawyer> b : lacking skill or training : AMATEUR <a jackleg carpenter> 2 : designed as a temporary expedient : MAKESHIFT - jackleg noun
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