ship-jumper en · NOUN
Meanings
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One who jumps ship.
When the ship-jumpers were apprehended, as hereinbefore mentioned, much to the surprise of this Grand Jury, it was discovered that a few days after their arrest they were permitted to furnish nominal bonds […]
1953, United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary, Hearings, page 38:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ship-jumpers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |