† ˈjacture Obs.
[ad. L. jactūra loss, detriment, f. ppl. stem of jacĕre to throw, throw away; see -ure. So OF. jacture (1306 in Godef.).]
Loss, injury, detriment.
| 1515 Hen. VIII Let. to Ponynges 22 July, Which iacture wronge, and preiudice we cannot ne woll suffre to passe. 1563–87 Foxe A. & M. (1596) 904/1 To repaire the piteous iacture and decay, that the church and sea Apostolick hath so long suffered. 1657 Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 666 Oyl will endure a whole dayes coction without sensible jacture. |