Defn: See Geropigia.
JERQUER
Jer"quer, n. Etym: [Cf. F. chercher to search, E. search.]
Defn: A customhouse officer who searches ships for unentered goods.
[Eng.] [Written also jerguer.]
JERQUING
Jer"quing, n.
Defn: The searching of a ship for unentered goods. [Eng.] [Written also jerguer.]
JERQUING
Jer"quing, n.
Defn: The searching of a ship for unentered goods. [Eng.]
JERRY-BUILDER Jer"ry-build`er, n. [Prob. fr. the proper name Jerry, familiar form of Jeremiah.]
Defn: A professional builder who erects cheap dwellings of poor materials and unsubstantial and slovenly construction.
JERRY-BUILT
Jer"ry-built`, a.