JEREMIAD; JEREMIADE
Jer`e*mi"ad, Jer`e*mi"ade, n. Etym: [From Jeremiah, the prophet: cf.
F. jérémiade.]
Defn: A tale of sorrow, disappointment, or complaint; a doleful story; a dolorous tirade; — generally used satirically. He has prolonged his complaint into an endless jeremiad. Lamb.
JERFALCON
Jer"fal`con, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: The gyrfalcon.
JERGUER
Jer"guer, n.
Defn: See Jerquer.
JERID
Jer*id", n.
Defn: Same as Jereed.
JERK
Jerk, v. t. Etym: [Corrupted from Peruv. charqui dried beef.]
Defn: To cut into long slices or strips and dry in the sun; as, jerk beef. See Charqui.