jackey

[ jak-ee ]

/ ˈdʒæk i /

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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?

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

Wearing a beard and a navy suit jackey, the 49-year-old Rausing spoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.
Rausing's Body Found in 'Bin Bags'|Mike Giglio|July 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Not long after this he breathed his last, and Jackey, with his tomahawk, dug a shallow grave for him in the forest.
History of Australia and New Zealand|Alexander Sutherland
The blacks rushed forward, but Jackey fired, and at the report they hastily fled.
History of Australia and New Zealand|Alexander Sutherland
Mrs. Jackey showed me how to make it iligant, of the string of dried bits I had thrun in the box since we kem here first.
Cedar Creek|Elizabeth Hely Walshe

Jackey Jackey was on board, and by means of his remarkable sagacity, led the way to the respective camps.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 432|Various
You take the books, Jackey, to the captain; but not the big ones: the governor will give anything for them.' '
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 432|Various