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Etymology of the English word jackass

the English word jackass
derived from the English word jack
derived from the English word ass
derived from the Latin word asinus (ass, donkey; blockhead; of, connected with an ass, donkey)
derived from the Late Latin word er

Date

The earliest known usage of jackass in English dates from the 18th century.

Derivations in English

jackrabbit



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