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 Jerusalem Delivered.Jess (pl. Jesses). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Jerusalem Pony.
 
A needy clergyman or minister, who renders temporary aid to his brother ministers for hire; so called in humersome discourtesy. The Jerusalem pony is a large species of donkey.   1
 


 Jerusalem Delivered.Jess (pl. Jesses). 

 
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