jankers

noun plural but singular in construction

jan·​kers
ˈjaŋkə(r)z
British
: confinement, fatigue duty, or drill imposed as punishment on a member of the armed forces

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jankers was in 1914

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“Jankers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jankers. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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