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jolly jumper

American  

noun

Nautical.

  1. any light sail set above a skysail; flying kite.

Jolly Jumper British  

noun

  1. a type of fixed sprung baby harness in which an infant may be placed and allowed to bounce up and down for exercise

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Etymology

Origin of jolly jumper

First recorded in 1880–85

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