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jackleg

jack·leg [ ják lèg ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. Southern U.S. incompetent: incompetent or untrained

2. Southern U.S. unscrupulous: unscrupulous and untrustworthy

3. temporary: intended or made for temporary use and usually of inferior quality



noun  (plural jack·legs)
Definition:
 
Southern U.S. incompetent person: an incompetent or untrustworthy person

[Mid-17th century. <jack1 + -leg, as in blackleg]
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