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Jane Doe
with the holiday of Halloween and was named after the phenomenon of strange light flickering over peat bogs, called jack-o’-lantern. In a jack-o’lantern, typically the top is cut off, and the inside flesh then scooped out; an image, usually a monstrous face, is carved onto the outside surface, and the lid replaced. It is typically seen during Halloween.
Jack Tar – (мор. жарг.) матрос, старый моряк, морской волк Two jack-o’-lanterns illuminated from within Jack Tar was a common English by candles term used to refer to seamen of the Merchant or Royal Navy, particularly during the period of the British Empire. Both members of the public, and seafarers themselves, made use of the name in identifying those who went to sea. It was not used as an offensive term and sailors were happy to use it to label themselves. There are several plausible etymologies for the reference to tar. Seamen were known to tar their clothes before departing on voyages, in order to make them waterproof. Later they frequently wore coats and hats made from a waterproof fabric called tarpaulin. This may have been shortened to tar at some point. Jack the Lad (Br sl) – самодовольный, самоуверенный молодой человек Jack the Lad is a young man who behaves in a conspicuously overconfident way. An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure without regard to responsibilities. A rogue: You seem to think you’re a bit of a jack the lad, don’t you? Jane Doe – (юр.) Джейн Доу, условное наименование лица женского пола, чьё имя не известно или по тем или иным причинам не оглашается; «имярек» Jane Doe is a name given to an unidentified female who may be party to legal proceedings, or to an unidentified person in hospital, or dead. John Doe is the male equivalent.
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