jake leg (0 synonym found)

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Definition of jake leg:

(n) : (US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption of TOCP (tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ginger extract.

Definition of jake leg:

(n) : (US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption of TOCP (tri-ortho-cresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ginger extract.

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