Minute-jack
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Minute-jack is a noun meaning A figure which strikes the hour on the bell of some fanciful clocks; Jack o' the clock.
Meaning
A figure which strikes the hour on the bell of some fanciful clocks; Jack o' the clock.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) A timeserver; an inconstant person.
Example Sentences
Cap-and-knee slaves, vapours, and minute-jacks!
Word Forms
- minute-jacks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jack, jackstone, hook, hammer, jackman, jacktop.
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