JACK
Jack, v. i.
Defn: To hunt game at night by means of a jack. See 2d Jack, n., 4, n.
JACK
Jack, v. t.
Defn: To move or lift, as a house, by means of a jack or jacks. See 2d Jack, n., 5.
JACK-A-DANDY
Jack`-a-dan"dy, n.
Defn: A little dandy; a little, foppish, impertinent fellow.
JACKAL
Jack"al`, n. Etym: [Pers. shaghal: cf. OF. jackal, F. chacal; cf.
Skr. ç\'f0gala.]
1. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any one of several species of carnivorous animals inhabiting Africa and Asia, related to the dog and wolf. They are cowardly, nocturnal, and gregarious. They feed largely on carrion, and are noted for their piercing and dismal howling.
Note: The common species of Southern Asia (Canis aureus) is yellowish gray, varied with brown on the shoulders, haunches, and legs. The common African species (C. anthus) is darker in color.