Definify.com

Webster 1913 Edition

Jack-a-lent

Jack′-a-lent

,

Noun.

A small stuffed puppet to be pelted in Lent; hence, a simple fellow.

Definition 2024

Jack-a-Lent

Jack-a-Lent

English

Noun

Jack-a-Lent ‎(plural Jack-a-Lents)

(obsolete) A small stuffed puppet to be pelted in Lent.
(obsolete, by extension) A simple fellow.