"jacksmith" meaning in All languages combined

See jacksmith on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: jacksmiths [plural]
Etymology: jack + smith Etymology templates: {{compound|en|jack|smith}} jack + smith Head templates: {{en-noun}} jacksmith (plural jacksmiths)
  1. A smith who makes jacks. Categories (topical): Craftsmen
    Sense id: en-jacksmith-en-noun-Se-RqOC5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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