2. (Zoöl.)
Defn: Any species of gull of the genus Stercorarius. Three species occur on the Atlantic coast. The jagers pursue other species of gulls and force them to disgorge their prey. The two middle tail feathers are usually decidedly longer than the rest. Called also boatswain, and marline-spike bird. The name is also applied to the skua, or Arctic gull (Megalestris skua).
JAGG
Jagg, v. t. & n.
Defn: See Jag.
JAGGED
Jag"ged, a.
Defn: Having jags; having rough, sharp notches, protuberances, or teeth; cleft; laciniate; divided; as, jagged rocks. " Jagged vine leaves' shade." Trench. — Jag"ged*ly, adv. — Jag"ged*ness, n.
JAGGER
Jag"ger, n.
Defn: One who carries about a small load; a peddler. See 2d Jag.
[Scot.] Sir W. Scott.
JAGGER
Jag"ger, n. Etym: [From 4th Jag.]
Defn: One who, or that which, jags; specifically: (a) jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc. (b) A toothed chisel. See Jag, v. t. Jagger spring, a spring beneath a seat, and resting on cleats or blocks in the body of a vehicle. Knight.