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Jacky Howe

British  

noun

  1. informal (formerly) a sleeveless flannel shirt worn by shearers

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Etymology

Origin of Jacky Howe

C19: named after Jacky Howe (1855–1922) who was the world champion shearer in 1892

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Richard Bacon received 27,133 votes in South Norfolk, with Liberal Democrat Jacky Howe taking 16,193 and Labour's Mick Castle coming third with 7,252.

From BBC • May 7, 2010

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