Associations to the word «Jackstraw»
Noun
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Wiktionary
JACKSTRAW, noun. (usually plural) One of the pieces used for the game variously called jackstraws or pick-up-sticks.
JACKSTRAW, noun. (obsolete) An insignificant person.
Dictionary definition
JACKSTRAW, noun. A thin strip of wood used in playing the game of jackstraws.
Wise words
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