jack- root words — words with the jack- root

The root jack- comes from English (from Middle English pet-form of John) jankin, meaning man, fellow (generic name). 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including natterjack. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the jack- root

Explore words with jack- — words containing the jack- root and sharing its sense of "man, fellow (generic name)". Examples include natterjack. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does jack- mean?

The jack- root means man, fellow (generic name), from English (from Middle English pet-form of John) jankin. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.