• Black-jack

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    Noun

    black-jack

    (countable and uncountable; plural black-jacks)
    1. (obsolete, mineral, UK) Sphalerite; zincblende.
    2. (obsolete) Caramel or burnt sugar, used to colour wines, spirits, ground coffee, etc.
    3. (obsolete) A large leather vessel for beer, etc.
    4. (obsolete) The Quercus nigra, or barren oak.
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