Definition of "jemmies" []

• Plural form of jemmy. (noun)

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• "Among the things were three pistols, two "jemmies," some curious little bottles, and some queer-looking implements I couldn't guess the use of."
• "A successful burglar should be able to purchase skeleton-keys and "jemmies" of the most exquisite and delicate quality."
• "In pursuance of this request, Nancy quickly laid the cloth; disappearing for a few minutes, she presently returned with a pot of porter and a dish of sheep's heads: which gave occasion to several pleasant witticisms on the part of Mr. Sikes, founded upon the singular coincidence of 'jemmies' being a can name, common to them, and also to an ingenious implement much used in his profession."