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jackstone

[ jak-stohn ]
/ ˈdʒækˌstoʊn /
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noun
jack1 (def. 5a, b).
jackstones, (used with a singular verb) jack1 (def. 5c).
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Origin of jackstone

1805–15; earlier chackstone, alteration of checkstone pebble, of uncertain origin

Words nearby jackstone

Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, “Jack Sprat”, jack staff, jackstay, jackstone, jackstraw, jackstraws, jack-tar, Jack-the-lad, Jack-the-rags
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