English word origin

Etymology of jock

Etymology tree Biblical Hebrew עָקַב Biblical Hebrew יַעֲקֹב (yaʿăqōḇ)bor. Ancient Greek Ἰακώβ (Iakṓb) Ancient Greek Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos)bor. Latin Iācōbusslbor.? French Jacquesder. Middle English Jackin English Jack Englis

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A common man. · A Scotsman.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A jockey. · The penis. · An athletic supporter worn by men to support the genitals especially during sports. · A young male athlete, typically tall and aged 16–23.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

The computer slang meanings are derived from jockey. The athletic slang meanings in turn date from the mid-20th century and are simple abbreviations of jockstrap.

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Source etymology 4

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noun

Food; meals.

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Unknown.

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