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jackal

jack.al \'jak-*l, -.o.l\ n [Turk c~, fr. Per shaga-l, fr. Skt 
   srsub-dot>ga|B-la 1: any of several Old World wild dogs smaller than the 
   related wolves  2a: a person who performs routine or menial tasks for 
   another  2b: a person who serves or collaborates with another esp. in the 
   commission  of base acts