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[Facts] Re: Jess means rich -Solomons father-not listed
According to the OED, the Jess falcon contraption is derived from the old french "ges" from which "jet" (airplane) and "jeter" (to throw, in modern french) are also derived.
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PriaposLovsDoes it include "jette" (a jump in ballet) under "jeter" or under "ges"? CKTCPhyllis
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