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Where does the word jack come from?

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Anonymous

10y ago
Updated: 8/14/2022

Jack-o -lantern was originally carved in a Swede or turnip to make a lantern, Its associated with a fairly unknown occurance called will-o-the-wisp This was said to be related to the misterious lights seen across the peat bogs of Ireland caused by escaping gas. The term Jack is not a person but old English meaning to workon or carve. Therfore jack-o-lantern was to carve a lantern. Again this comes from Britain and Ireland

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Unique Walter

Lvl 10
3y ago

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