Dear Dr. Goodword,
I'm interested in the word 'jinking', which is a strategy used in an old Scottish (and Irish) card game called, 'Maw'.
I'm wanting to know if you are aware of any evidence that this word, 'jinking', was modified, over time, to the word, 'jinxing'.
Thank you for all your good work!
Sardith
Jinking
Jinking
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