DCHP-3

jackfish

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

Entry from the DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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n.

a large species of pike, Esox lucius, found in northern waters.

See: jack(def. 1),northern pike

Quotations

1743
a Jack fish Ke no shue.
1784
The Indians . . . had killed several fine jackfish on our arrival.
1896
The white-fish are prepared for eating, while the jack-fish and others are dried for the dogs.
1961
"None of this jackfish stuff," he said. "I want pickerel."