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jacklegOne entry found. Main Entry: jack·leg Pronunciation: \ˈjak-ˌleg, -ˌlāg\ Function: adjective Etymology: 1jack + -leg (as in blackleg) Date: 1850 1 a : characterized by unscrupulousness, dishonesty, or lack of professional standards <a jackleg lawyer> b : lacking skill or training : amateur <a jackleg carpenter> — jackleg noun
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