Cousin Jack
noun,plural Cousin Jacks.
a Cornishman, especially a Cornish miner.
Origin of Cousin Jack
1First recorded in 1875–80
Words Nearby Cousin Jack
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How to use Cousin Jack in a sentence
"Let's dispense with these trappings of woe," said Cousin Jack, dropping the black ribbons in a convenient waste-basket.
Marjorie at Seacote | Carolyn WellsSo Marjorie was not admitted to the long confabs between her mother and Cousin Jack.
Marjorie at Seacote | Carolyn WellsThe motor seemed to go right through the flock of chickens, but Cousin Jack was a careful driver and didn't harm one of them.
Marjorie at Seacote | Carolyn WellsAlso they had pasteboard tomahawks, and Cousin Jack taught them a war-whoop that was truly ear-splitting.
Marjorie at Seacote | Carolyn WellsThese were new to the Maynards, but Cousin Jack soon taught them how to use them, and instructed them in a simple drill.
Marjorie at Seacote | Carolyn Wells
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