int. Colloq. Exclamation of surprise, dismay, etc. [name of the founder of the christian religion]

n. (pl. -ies) 1 pier or breakwater to protect or defend a harbour, coast, etc.

- landing-pier. [french jetee: related to *jet1]

—n. - a precious stone. B this used in watchmaking.

- jewelled personal ornament.

- precious person or thing. —v. (-ll-; us -l-) (esp. As jewelled adj.) Adorn or set with jewels. [french]

n. Jews collectively.

bag n. Propr. Padded envelope.

n. (also jehad) muslim holy war against unbelievers. [arabic jihad]

n. (pl. -es) supporter of war; blustering patriot. by jingo! Mild oath. jingoism n. Jingoist n. Jingoistic adj. [conjuror's word]

stock n. Capital held jointly; common fund.

- —n. - place at which two or more things or parts of a structure are joined; device for joining these.

- point at which two bones fit together.

- division of an animal carcass as meat.

- slang restaurant, bar, etc.

- slang marijuana cigarette.

- geol. Crack in rock. —adj. - held, done by, or belonging to, two or more persons etc. (joint mortgage; joint action).

- sharing with another (joint author; joint favourite). —v. - connect by joint(s).

- divide at a joint or into joints. out of joint 1 (of a bone) dislocated.

- out of order. jointly adv. [french: related to *join]

n. Supporting beam in a floor, ceiling, etc. [french giste from latin jaceo lie]

n. - person who jokes.

- slang person.

- playing-card used in some games.