1853. Rev. E. Bradley, [‘Cuthbert Bede’], Verdant Green, p. II. ch.
iii. It was darkly whispered that the purlieus of Jericho would
send forth champions to the fight.
From Jericho to June, phr. (common).—A long distance.
1837. Barham, Ingoldsby Legends. His kick was tremendous ... he
would send a man from Jericho to June.
Jerk, subs. (common).—1. In pl. = delirium tremens. For synonyms see
Gallon-distemper.