Definition of Jinker
1. one that jinks [n -S] - See also: jinks
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Jinker
Literary usage of Jinker
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Tent Life in Tigerland: With which is Incorporated Sport and Work on the by James Inglis (1892)
"Game afoot—A cunning old tusker— One man down—At our wits' end—A ghat ahead—The
boar is a "jinker"—A comical interlude—" Now's the chance"—First spear! ..."
2. Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine (1835)
"Don't you think the rain had somewhat to do with it too, jinker?" But jinker was
deaf as a post. at him, he drap de mouse—dere him lie dead on de table ..."
3. The cruise of the Midge by Michael Scott (1842)
"Ha," said jinker, " creech howl, massa — creech howl." " Screech owl! ... jinker,"
said I, "bring a light here, and don't alarm the family. ..."
4. Waverley, Or Tis Sixty Years Since by Walter Scott (1880)
"His friend, Lieutenant jinker, bent his eloquence only to exculpate his favourite
mare from any share in contributing to the catastrophe. ..."
5. A Complete Word and Phrase Concordance to the Poems and Songs of Robert by J. B. Reid (1889)
"jinker [a horse quick in Its movements ; a gay sprightly girl]. That day, ye was
a jinker noble, . A Gude New-Year ^ 7. Ochon for poor Castalian drinkers, ..."
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