JUGGUT GROW, Ind. An Indian term which signifies guardian of mankind.
JUMBAUN, Ind. In Indian music, means, shake.
JUMBOO DEEP, Ind. A word particularly used to signify India; it is derived from jumboo or jumbook, a jackal, and deep, any large portion of land which is surrounded by the sea.
Jumboo Deep, Ind. The inhabitants of India were so called before the introduction of the Tartar governments.
JUMMA KERCH, Ind. An account, stating the receipt and expenditure of the revenue; that is the gross or general account.
JUNCAN, Ind. A toll or duty on every thing that passes.
JUNGLE, An Indian term for a wood, or woody country. It likewise means high grass, reeds, or thicket.
JURISDICTION. Legal authority, extent of power. Officers not being liable to be tried by garrison or regimental courts-martial, may appeal from the jurisdiction of such courts; as may non-commissioned officers and soldiers in cases where their pay is concerned.
JUST. A sportive combat on horseback, man against man, armed with lances; called also Joust, Tilt, Tournament, &c.
JUSTICES. Military men are, in many instances, under the necessity of applying to justices in order to execute their several orders and instructions without infringing upon the civil authorities; and justices on their side are bound to aid and assist the military in conformity to established laws and regulations.