jackstone

[ jak-stohn ]

noun

1. jack ¹( def 5a, 5b ).
2. jackstones, (used with a singular verb) jack ¹( def 5c ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of jackstone¹

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

Example Sentences

In that instant, she looked at the jackstone players by the hearth.

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She wriggled out of her mother's grasp now, and made for the door, throwing a "back-hand" as she went, without losing a single jackstone.

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"Mr. Gates wants to double his bet on Jackstone,—make it $80,000!" shrieked another.

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