JEMMY


Meaning of JEMMY in English

I. ˈjemi adjective

Etymology: alteration (influenced by the nickname Jemmy ) of jimp + -y

now dialect England : spruce , neat , snappy

II. noun

( -es )

Etymology: from Jemmy, nickname for James

1. Britain : jimmy 1

jemmies in action, stealthy footsteps creeping upstairs and down — Rose Macaulay

2. Britain : a sheep's head used for food

3. dialect England : greatcoat

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