JANKERS

Etymology

Noun

jankers (uncountable)

(British military slang) A form of military punishment which involves being confined to barracks, performing tedious and often pointless tasks, and being subjected to frequent uniform inspections.

Coordinate terms: CB, fatigues

(British military slang) Defaulters' drill.

Noun

jankers

plural of janker

Source: Wiktionary


JANKER

Jan"ker, n.

Definition: A long pole on two wheels, used in hauling logs. [Scot.] Jamieson.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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1 April 2025

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(adverb) at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative; “Alice doesn’t live here anymore”; “the children promised not to quarrel any more”


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