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