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Definition of poorjack in English:

poorjack

noun

rare, historical

  • Fish, usually hake, salted and dried for food; a fish preserved in this way; = Poor John .

Pronunciation

poorjack

/ˈpɔːdʒak/ /ˈpʊədʒak/

Origin

Early 17th century. From poor + Jack.