Jackall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jackall is a noun meaning Obsolete spelling of jackal.
Meaning
Obsolete spelling of jackal.
Example Sentences
A nephew of hers, after receiving some learning at her ladyship's expence, got a commission, and fell upon the field of Waterloo; another is still at her heels, as a sort of jackall to fetch and carry when required.
1774?, Oliver Goldsmith, A History of the Earth and Animated Nature The jackall, the syagush, the wolf, and the dog, are of this kind; they pursue with patience rather than swiftness; their prey flies at first, and leaves them for miles behind; but they keep on with a constant steady pace […]
Word Forms
- jackalls
Related Words
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