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JACK OF ALL TRADES

\d͡ʒˈak ɒv ˈɔːl tɹˈe͡ɪdz], \d‍ʒˈak ɒv ˈɔːl tɹˈe‍ɪdz], \dʒ_ˈa_k ɒ_v ˈɔː_l t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_d_z]\

Definitions of JACK OF ALL TRADES

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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One able to turn his hand to many things, generally used in a half-contemptuous sense.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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