jumpable

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

adj.


open to another to take. See jump, to.

1884. Rolf Boldrewood, Melbourne Memories,' c. xvi. p. 114:

«The heifer station was what would be called in miningparlance `an abandoned claim' and possibly `jumpable.'»

Jumper, n. one who jumps a claim. See Jump.

1890. Rolf Boldrewood, `Miner's Right,' c. xii. p. 127:

«Come along, my noble jumper, you've served your injunction.»