Date:         Mon, 11 Jun 2001 14:09:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM>
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From:         Doug Alcock <dgalcock@HEWITT.COM>
Subject:      Re: What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
Comments: To: Rachel Cogent <cogent@GNTECH.NET>
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>Entity Terry Kay spoke thus:
>
>> Jury rigging, is a slang word for the easiest way to get the job done,
>> not necessarily correct.
>> Duct, tape, baling wire, super glue, etc. anything to get to the end
>> result, in a haphazard, quick way.
>
>Yes, I know what it means but was referring to the etymology of the term.

I'd be asking the sailor's on the list --- I'm pretty sure it refers to
improvised rigging of damaged spars and sails...............Doug

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