Jacky Howe

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noun

Australian informal (formerly) a sleeveless flannel shirt worn by shearers

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Word Origin for Jacky Howe

C19: named after Jacky Howe (1855–1922) who was the world champion shearer in 1892

Words nearby Jacky Howe

jack truss, jack-up, jack-up rig, jacky, jackyard, Jacky Howe, jacky tar, Jacmel, Jacob, Jacob and Esau, Jacob ben Asher

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Example sentences from the Web for Jacky Howe

In the early morning of August 27, Howe launched a three-prong attack.
The British Royals Reinvade Brooklyn: William and Kate Come Watch Basketball on Historic Battle Site|Justin Jones|December 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
His confidante, Louis Howe, reminded FDR there had never been a divorced president.
Eleanor Roosevelt: Feminist Icon|Eleanor Clift|September 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She had on a blue boy-coat, and to the right lapel was fastened a three-inch red cloth 9, Howe's number.
Gordie Howe Hockey’s Greatest War Horse|W.C. Heinz|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In five hours Gordie Howe would play hockey with the Detroit Red Wings against the New York Rangers.
Gordie Howe Hockey’s Greatest War Horse|W.C. Heinz|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Howe faked the shot to Worsley's left, and Worsley went down on the ice to that side.
Gordie Howe Hockey’s Greatest War Horse|W.C. Heinz|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was unaware at the time of Elias Howe's sewing machine invention of 1846.
Hallowed Heritage: The Life of Virginia|Dorothy M. Torpey
But this way of dealing with the message was far too mild and moderate to satisfy the implacable malice of Howe.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
The Howe truss had timber chords and a lattice of timber struts, with vertical iron ties.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3|Various
Yet there were a few people apparently not altogether indifferent to the presence of Miss Howe.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan
Howe is himself in the Jerseys, and will push at least as far as the Delawar River.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon

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