Associations to the word «Jackstraw»

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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