JACKAROOS

Noun

jackaroos

plural of jackaroo

Source: Wiktionary


JACKAROO

Jack`a*roo", n. Also Jack`e*roo". [Jack + kangaroo.]

Definition: A young man living as an apprentice on a sheep station, or otherwise engaged in acquainting himself with colonial life. [Colloq., Australia]

Jack`a*roo", v. i.

Definition: To be a jackaroo; to pass one's time as a jackaroo. [Colloq., Australia]

JACKAROO

Jack`a*roo", n. Also Jack`e*roo". [Jack + kangaroo.]

Definition: A young man living as an apprentice on a sheep station, or otherwise engaged in acquainting himself with colonial life. [Colloq., Australia]

Jack`a*roo", v. i.

Definition: To be a jackaroo; to pass one's time as a jackaroo. [Colloq., Australia]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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