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jinker
[ jing-ker ]
/ ˈdʒɪŋ kər /
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noun Australian.
a sulky.
any of various carts or trailers used to transport logs and timber.
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Origin of jinker
First recorded in 1870–75; variant of janker (Scots), of uncertain origin
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How to use jinker in a sentence
Presently Jinker appeared with a lighted candle, but by this time the owl was nowhere to be seen.
The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. II of 2)|Michael ScottIt was hard work for the bullocks to come up dragging the empty jinker, but going down!
From Chart House to Bush Hut|Charles W. L. BrydeThe Flails' home-made jinker, whose body was painted a dull yellow, came last of the vehicles on the road.
The Black Opal|Katharine Susannah PrichardDon't you think the rain had somewhat to do with it too, Jinker?
The Cruise of the Midge (Vol. II of 2)|Michael Scott
British Dictionary definitions for jinker
jinker
/ (ˈdʒɪŋkə) /
noun
Australian a vehicle for transporting timber, consisting of a tractor and two sets of wheels for supporting the logs
Word Origin for jinker
of unknown origin
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