Jagger
['dʒæɡə]
Definition
(n.) One who carries about a small load; a peddler. See 2d Jag.
(n.) One who, or that which, jags; specifically: (a) jagging iron used for crimping pies, cakes, etc. (b) A toothed chisel. See Jag, v. t.
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Examples
- After what you let out the other day, Mr. Jaggers may as well not know of it. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Mr. Jaggers, putting a hand on my shoulder and walking me on at his side without saying anything to me, addressed himself to his followers. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- First knowed Mr. Jaggers that way. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Well, Mas'r Jaggers, said Mike, wiping his nose on his fur cap this time; in a general way, anythink. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- We made the money up this morning, sir, said one of the men, submissively, while the other perused Mr. Jaggers's face. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- But what, said Mr. Jaggers, swinging his purse,--what if it was in my instructions to make you a present, as compensation? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Just so, said Mr. Jaggers, that's my answer. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- And that Mr. Jaggers-- Mr. Jaggers, said Miss Havisham, taking me up in a firm tone, had nothing to do with it, and knew nothing of it. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- I have never seen two men look more oddly at one another than Mr. Jaggers and Wemmick did after this apostrophe. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Nor did I look towards Wemmick until I had finished all I had to tell, and had been for some time silently meeting Mr. Jaggers's look. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- You're too late, said Mr. Jaggers. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- How did Mr. Jaggers tame her, Wemmick? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- And only he, said Mr. Jaggers. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Mr. Jaggers looked at me inquiringly, and repeated Mother? Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Now, Pip, said Mr. Jaggers, put this case. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
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