The Foolish Dictionary Words starting with J

JOCKEY : From jog, to move slowly, and key, something that makes fast. Hence, one who makes the pace fast or slow, according to instructions.
JOINT : Either a low limb from the butcher, or a low quarter in town; in either case the lower the tougher.
JOKE : A form of humor enjoyed by some and misunderstood by most; in England, requiring a diagram, raised letters and a club.
JOLLY : v. t., To "con" or "josh."
JOLLY BOAT : The Ship of State.

JUDGE : One who sits on a bench in a court, frames sentences and finishes crooks for a living, and swears continually.
JULEP : An insidious friend from the South, who hands you a mint and gives you a sweet spirit, followed shortly by a Bun.
JURY : Twelve men chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.
JUSTICE : Fair play; often sought, but seldom discovered, in company with Law.

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