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jackfish

n. a large species of pike, Esox lucius, found in northern waters.
See also: jack (def. 1) northern pike
- 1743 (1949) a Jack fish Ke no shue.
- 1784 (1790) The Indians . . . had killed several fine jackfish on our arrival.
- 1896 The white-fish are prepared for eating, while the jack-fish and others are dried for the dogs.
- 1961 "None of this jackfish stuff," he said. "I want pickerel."