jackleg carpenter

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• jackleg — I. ˈjaˌkleg, āg adjective Etymology: jack (I) + leg (as in blackleg “sharper”) 1. a. : characterized by lack of skill or training : amateur simplifies the labors of the jackle …   Useful english dictionary

• jackleg — 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 > …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• jack|leg — jack|leg1 «JAK LEHG», adjective, noun. U.S. –adj. 1. not skilled or professional; amateur: »a jackleg logger, a jackleg carpenter. 2. using questionable or dishonest practices; unscrupulous: »a jackleg lawyer. 3. temporary; …   Useful english dictionary