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Ammy
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Ammy asked in Education & ReferenceWords & Wordplay · 1 decade ago

Why do so many words and phrases make use of 'Jack'?

Jack-o-lantern

Jackhammer

Jack of all trades

Jackass

phone jack

The list goes on...

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  • BRaini
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    For some items, "jack" is a shortening of "junction" - like "phone jack".

    For others, "Jack" is a VERY old nickname for the devil.

  • picador
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Jack is not only a version of the very common name John, but as a common noun it represents many things that are involved in "lifting," including a flag.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I don't know Jack.

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