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Allegedly it comes from Jack Shephard who escaped from the notorious Newgate prison and who's ghost has been reported as a shadow climbing over the remaining wall.

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Q: Where does the phrase Jack the lad come from?
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What does lad stand for and what's its significance?

JLS (Jack the Lad Swing) comes from the boys combining the phrase "Jack the lad" and the urban music of New Jack Swing


Why did JLS call themselves jack the lad swing?

They called their band Jack the Lad Swing because Marvin's girlfriend had heard of the band THE NEW JACK THE LAD SWING, so his girlfriend came up with JACK THE LAD SWING.


How did jls get ther name jls?

Well the name JLS means "Jack the Lad Swing"-They decided to go with the name JLS (Jack the Lad Swing), a style created with Tracklacers some months back, combining the phrase "Jack the lad" and the urban music of New Jack Swing.


When was Jack the Lad created?

Jack the Lad was created in 1973.


How tall is Jack the Lad?

Jack the Lad is 5' 5".


What nicknames does Jack the Lad go by?

Jack the Lad goes by JTL.


What does Jack the Lad Swing stand for?

Jack the Lad Swing is a British boy band that was formed in 2008 through the reality TV show The X Factor. They are known for their mix of pop, R&B, and hip-hop music styles. Their name is inspired by the phrase "Jack the lad," a term used in British slang to describe a confident, charming, and cheeky young man.


What does the band JLS stand for?

JLS stands for 'Jack the Lad Swing'. Believe me it says in the annual.


Why does JLS stand for Jack the Lad Swing?

I dunoo... because they are coolio :)


What does jls mean in English?

It means jack the lad swinger.Jack Lad Swinger.


What does it mean jls?

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What does jls man?

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