Meaning of Jamrach | Babel Free

Definitions

A dealer in exotic wild animals.

Examples

“Frequent allusions are made to a lady's pets, her lap-dog or her parrot […] In fact there were 'Jamrachs' then as now, and many of the bird shops were in St. Martin's Lane, […]”

“He was a veritable Jamrach, prepared to supply any wild animal the credulous traveller might fancy, but the non-appearance of the creatures at last excited Wilmot's suspicions, and he expressed them in suitable language.”

“As it stands the Society could lawfully carry on the business of a Jamrach, and introduce many more animals than required for educational purposes. The provision of elephants for riding is rather doubtful. Where is it to stop?”

“A Jamrach today could purchase a million budgies and still find little difficulty in disposing of his stock.”

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