Dictionaries of the Scots Language
Dictionars o the Scots Leid

Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

Hide Quotations Hide Etymology

Abbreviations Cite this entry

About this entry:
First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

JAMMER, n. A term employed in the game of marbles for an opponent's marble lying in the direct line to the hole and blocking access to it (Uls.⁴ 1947).Edb. 1910 Scotsman (9 Sept.):
“Heavens! Thaut's a Jammer.” — You cannot hit it — in game of marbles.