# Jack the lad

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. An irresponsible young man, seeking personal pleasure and gratification without any regard to responsibilities; a rogue.

## Etymology
Named after English thief, shoplifter, burglar, highwayman and gaol-breaker Jack Sheppard (1702–1724).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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