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=JIMMY= An implement employed by men of acquisitive natures who
cannot afford seats in the Stock Exchange.

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=JOB= An uncertain commodity regulated by a Union Card.

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=JOCKEY= From _jog_, to move slowly, and _key_, something that
makes fast. Hence, one who makes the pace fast or slow,
according to instructions.

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=JOINT= Either a low limb from the butcher, or a low quarter in
town; in either case the lower the tougher.

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=JOKE= A form of humor enjoyed by some and misunderstood by most;
in England, requiring a diagram, raised letters and a club.

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=JOLLY= v. t., To "con" or "josh."

=JOLLY BOAT= The Ship of State.

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=JUDGE= One who sits on a bench in a court, frames sentences and
finishes crooks for a living, and swears continually.

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=JULEP= An insidious friend from the South, who hands you a mint
and gives you a sweet spirit, followed shortly by a Bun.

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=JURY= Twelve men chosen to decide who has the better lawyer.

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=JUSTICE= Fair play; often sought, but seldom discovered, in
company with Law.

A chip of the old block--A daughter of the Tenderloin.

K

One man's meat is another man's finish--Canned Beef in Cuba.

=KANGAROO= A hard drinker from Australia, especially fond of
hops, and generally carrying a load.

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=KATYDID= A gossiping grasshopper who is always meddling in Katy's
affairs.

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=KEEPSAKE= Something given us by someone we've forgotten.

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=KERNELS= or =COLONELS= Articles often found in cores (or corps)
and frequently surrounded by shells.

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=KEROSENE=

[Illustration]

An alleged provider of heat and light. From Lat. _carus_, meaning
expensive and _seneo_, to be weak; expensive but weak. For
further explanation, consult Standard Oil Company.

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