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jake leg
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historical
slang
uncountable
Japanese Meaning
（歴史的・米国スラング）TOCP（トリオルトクレゾールリン酸）またはメチルアルコールを含む、不正に製造されたムーンシャインやジャマイカジンジャー抽出物の摂取により引き起こされる、足や足首の麻痺症状
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(US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption TOCP (triorthocresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ginger extract.
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jake leg
After drinking adulterated Jamaica ginger during Prohibition, some workers were crippled by jake leg, unable to walk without assistance.
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After drinking adulterated Jamaica ginger during Prohibition, some workers were crippled by jake leg, unable to walk without assistance.
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