1895. Review of Reviews, 15 Jan., p. 70. The little jokers were
used. (We have one of these jokers in our possession.) These little
jokers were attached to the left thumbs of certain judges of
election as the ballots were being counted. These jokers are made
of rubber and have a cross on them. They are really rubber stamps.
As these judges picked up the ballots they took hold of them in
such a way that their left thumbs, with the jokers attached
thereto, pressed upon the squares opposite the name of the
candidate whom they wished to aid. By thus pressing upon said
squares crosses were left in them.
Jollock, subs. (common).—A parson. For synonyms see Devil-dodger and
Sky-pilot.
Jolly, subs. (old).—1. The head: also Jolly Nob.
1785. Grose, Vulg. Tongue, s.v.
1811. Lex. Bal., s.v.