| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| jears | noun pl. | See 1st Jeer (b). |
| jeers | noun pl. | See 1st Jeer (b). |
| jelly | noun | Anything brought to a gelatinous condition; a viscous, translucent substance in a condition between liquid and solid; a stiffened solution of gelatin, gum, or the like., The juice of fruits or meats boiled with sugar to an elastic consistence; as, currant jelly; calf’s-foot jelly., To become jelly; to come to the state or consistency of jelly. |
| jemmy | adjective | Spruce., A short crowbar. See Jimmy., A baked sheep’s head. |
| jenny | noun | A familiar or pet form of the proper name Jane., A familiar name of the European wren., A machine for spinning a number of threads at once, — used in factories. |
| jerid | noun | Same as Jereed. |
| jerky | adjective | Moving by jerks and starts; characterized by abrupt transitions; as, a jerky vehicle; a jerky style. |
| jesse | noun | Any representation or suggestion of the genealogy of Christ, in decorative art, A genealogical tree represented in stained glass., A candlestick with many branches, each of which bears the name of some one of the descendants of Jesse; — called also tree of Jesse. |
| jesus | noun | The Savior; the name of the Son of God as announced by the angel to his parents; the personal name of Our Lord, in distinction from Christ, his official appellation. |
| jetty | adjective | Made of jet, or like jet in color., A part of a building that jets or projects beyond the rest, and overhangs the wall below., A wharf or pier extending from the shore., A structure of wood or stone extended into the sea to influence the current or tide, or to protect a harbor; a mole; as, the Eads system of jetties at the mouth of the Mississippi River., To jut out; to project. |
| jewel | noun | An ornament of dress usually made of a precious metal, and having enamel or precious stones as a part of its design., A precious stone; a gem., An object regarded with special affection; a precious thing., A bearing for a pivot a pivot in a watch, formed of a crystal or precious stone, as a ruby., To dress, adorn, deck, or supply with jewels, as a dress, a sword hilt, or a watch; to bespangle, as with jewels. |
| jewry | noun | Judea; also, a district inhabited by Jews; a Jews’ quarter. |