jackey

[jak-ee]

noun British Slang.

Origin of jackey

1790–1800; probably jack quarter of a pint (perhaps development of jack⁴) + -ey²

Time enough for Jackey and his kind to realise the nature of death!
An Unknown Lover
Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey
Mr. Kennedy and Jackey rode in front, followed by the three carts.
Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Vol. 2 (of 2)
John MacGillivray
Jackey had taken him here to wash his wounds and stop the blood.
Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Vol. 2 (of 2)
John MacGillivray
The others, Jackey and Barrett, kept a lookout for the blacks.
Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Vol. 2 (of 2)
John MacGillivray
Poor Jackey was much affected, and could not refrain from tears.
Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Vol. 2 (of 2)
John MacGillivray