jill of all trades

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   A woman competent in many endeavors rather than only one.

   • If you intend to work primarily in one field, that approach would be reasonable. But if you aspire to be a jack or jill of all trades, you may want to begin by looking at some general guides for nonspecialized writers.
   • Sister Josephine was a jill of all trades. She served as bursar, school secretary, meals supervisor, welfare officer and troubleshooter.
2. 2

   Alternative letter-case form of jill of all trades.

   • She was a people person, a bartender for years, a Jill of all trades.
   • Running a crafty biz means being a Jill of all trades, and you have to be a real self-starter (if you'll pardon the business jargon).
   • She was the Jill of all trades there; shampoo girl, receptionist, and sweep up gal.

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