noun
North AmericanA person who uses a jacklight to illuminate, attract, dazzle, or mesmerize game (especially deer) or fish when hunting or fishing at night; a hunter or fisherman who engages in jacklighting. Compare "lamper", spotlighter .
In many jurisdictions this method of hunting or fishing is restricted or prohibited by law.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Recreation. From jacklight + -er.
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