Jack-in-the-green. (1) Adonis autumnalis, L., Pheasant's-eye.—S.W. (2) The hose-in-hose variety of Polyanthus.—N. & S.W.
Jack-run-along-by-the-hedge. Alliaria officinalis, Andrzj., Hedge Mustard.
Jacky-Dinah. Sylvia sylvicola, the Wood Warbler.—S.W. (Bishopstone.)
Jacob's-ladder. Polygonatum multiflorum, All., Solomon's Seal.—S.W. (Farley, &c.)
Jag. The awn and head of the oat. Oats are spoken of as 'well-jagged,' 'having a good jag,' 'coming out in jag,' &c.—N.W.
'The despised oats were coming out in jag ... in jag means the spray-like drooping awn of the oat.'—Round about a Great Estate, ch. i. p. 8.
Jan-Chider. See Johnny Chider.
Jarl. To quarrel, to 'have words.'—N.W.
Jaw-bit. Food carried out in the fields by labourers, to be eaten about 10 or 11 o'clock.—N.W. (Clyffe Pypard.)