IVORY GULL, or Snow-bird. The Larus eburneus of Arctic seas. It has a yellowish beak, jet black legs, and plumage of a dazzling white.
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JAB, To. To pierce fish by prodding.
JABART. A northern term for a fish out of season.
JABB. A peculiar net used for catching the fry of the coal-fish.
JACK. In the British navy the jack is a small [union] flag, formed by the intersection of St. George's and St. Andrew's crosses (which see), usually displayed from a staff erected on the outer end of a ship's bowsprit. In merchant ships the union is bordered with white or red. (See [Union-jack].) Also, a common term for the jack or cross-trees. Also, a young male pike, Esox lucius, under a foot in length. Also, a drinking vessel of half-pint contents. (See [Black-jack].)—Jack, or Jack Tar, a familiar term for a sailor. A fore-mast man and an able seaman. It was an early term for short coats, jackets, and a sort of coat-of-mail or defensive lorica, or upper garment.
JACK ADAMS. A stubborn fool.
JACK AFLOAT. A sailor. Euripides used almost the same term in floater, for a seaman.
JACKASSES. Heavy rough boats used in Newfoundland.