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1. Etymology of the English word jack

the English word jack

Derivations in English

amberjack, blackjack, jackdaw, jackeroo, jacksie, skipjack, smokejack, supplejack, blackjack, flapjack, half-jack, jackass, lumberjack, steeplejack, bootjack, crossjack, jackboot, jackfish, jacklight, jackscrew, jackshaft, jacksmelt, jacksnipe, jackstay, jackyard, timberjack, applejack, jackhammer, crackajack, crackerjack

Derivations in other languages

Italian jack, Romanian geac

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word jack

derived from the English word jack
derived from the Portuguese word jaca
derived from the Malayalam word cakka

Derivations in English

jackfruit

Usage

Word found in Modern English

3. Etymology of the English word jack

derived from the English word jack
derived from the Portuguese word jaca
derived from the Malayalam word cakka
derived from the Old French word jaque
derived from the Old French word jacques

Derivations in other languages

Italian jack

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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