Hussy, or she is a Light Hussy, or Housewífe. Hut, from; a Term much us'd by Carters, &c. Also, a little House or slight Abode for Soldiers, Peasants, &c.
Huzza, Originally the Cry of the Huzzars, or Hungarian Horsemen; but now the Shouts and Acclamations, of any Soldiers, or of the Mob.
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Jabber, to Talk thick and fast, as great Praters do, or to Chatter like a Magpye.
Jack, c. a Farthing, a small Bowl (the mark) to throw at, an Instrument to draw on Boots, hence Jack-boots; also a Leathern Vessel to Drink out of, and an Engine to set the Spit a going. Jack in an Office, of one that behaves himself Imperiously in it. Every Jack will have a Gill, or the Coursest He, will have as Coarse a She. He wou'd n't tip me Jack, c. not a Farthing wou'd he give me. Jack-adams, a Fool. Jack-a dandy, a little impertinent insignificant Fellow. Jack Kitch, c. the Hang-*man of that Name, but now all his Successors. Jack in a Box, c. a Sharper, or Chear. Jackanapes, a Term of Reproach, a little sorry Whipper-snapper; also a well known waggish Beast As full of Tricks as a Jackanapes.
Jack-sprat, a Dwarf, or very little Fellow, a Hop-on-my-thumb.
Jack at a Pinch, a poor Hackney Parson.
Jack-hawk, the Male.
Jacobites, Zealous Sticklers for the late King James, and his Interest; also sham or Collar Shirts, and Hereticks Anno 530, following one Jacobus Syrus, who held but one Will, Nature and Ope-
