Definition for JET

JET, n. [Fr. jet, It. getto, a cast; probably from L. jactus, whence Fr. jetter, It. gettare, to throw.]

  1. A spout, spouting or shooting of water; a jet d'eau.
  2. A yard. Tusser.
  3. Drift; scope. [Not in use, or local.]

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