4. (streets’).—A prostitute. For synonyms see Barrack-hack and Tart.
[See quot., but possibly, also, from jerk off = to masturbate].
1887. Walford, Antiquarian, p. 252. A jerker is a loose woman of
the streets, and possibly comes from ‘jerk’ to accost eagerly.
Jerkey, subs. (American).—A roughly-made vehicle; a bone-shaker (q.v.).
Jeroboam, subs. (common).—1. A four-fold measure of wine; a
double-magnum (q.v.); one especially apt to ‘cause Israel to sin’ [See
1 Kings, xi. 28]. Also a large bowl or goblet.
1880. H. S. Cumings, (quoted in Century). The corporation of Ludlow
formerly possessed a jeroboam which was used as a ... loving cup.