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jonnock

British  
/ ˈdʒænək, ˈdʒɒnək /

adjective

  1. (usually postpositive) genuine; real

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adverb

  1. honestly; truly; genuinely

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Etymology

Origin of jonnock

of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

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‘Good,’ said the old man, ‘but if you say that you have sold him for less than a hundred, I shan’t consider you jonnock; remember what the young fellow said—that young fellow—.’ 

From The Romany Rye A Sequel to 'Lavengro' by Sampson, John

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