Jack the Ripper
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English
Etymology
September 1888, Jack + the + ripper, from the Dear Boss letter.
Proper noun
- A supposed individual who was an unidentified 19th century serial killer in England, who has become part of folklore.
- 1888 September 25, Jack the Ripper, Dear Boss Letter, London, page 2:
- Keep this letter back till I
do a bit more work. then give
it out straight. My knife's so nice
and sharp I want to get to work
right away if I get a chance.
Good luck.
Yours truly
Jack the Ripper
Dont mind me giving the trade name
Translations
19th century murderer
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Further reading
- “Jack the Ripper”, in Collins English Dictionary.
- “Jack the Ripper, pn.”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.
- “Jack the Ripper”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- “Jack the Ripper” in TheFreeDictionary.com, Huntingdon Valley, Pa.: Farlex, Inc., 2003–2024.