Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun An American oak, Quercus nigra. Also called
black-jack .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word jack-oak.
Examples
-
At the word the line advanced through a very thick black jack-oak woods full of briars, and then double-quicked.
Arthur Peronneau Ford. "Life in the Confederate Army; Being Personal Experiences ..." 1905
-
The kerosene lamps gave off gas and smoke, the huge stove roared itself into an angry red on its jack-oak grubs, and still people crowded in at the door.
Prairie Folks Hamlin Garland 1900
-
The kerosene lamps gave off gas and smoke, the huge stove roared itself into an angry red on its jack-oak grubs, and still people crowded in at the door.
Other Main-Travelled Roads Hamlin Garland 1900
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.