(jā), John,
1745–1829, American statesman; first chief justice of the United States, 1789–95

(jā) noun
1. A small crowlike bird, usually of brilliant coloring, as the European jay (Garrulus glandarius), the blue jay (Cyanocitta cristata), the Canada jay (Perisoreus canadensis), etc.
2. Slang A poor actor; also, a country bumpkin; greenhorn.
3. An unscrupulous chatterbox.
4. Obs. A coarse or loud woman. [<OF; ult. origin unknown]