give (one) Jesse



give (one) Jesse

To reprimand or punish someone. The phrase might refer to a "jesse," a strap used in falconry that was also used to strike poor performers of the sport. I'll give you Jesse if you come home after curfew again this weekend!
See also: give

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
HaraldHAH-rahlt (German)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
Devadas-Indian, Hindi
WotanVO-tahn (German)Germanic Mythology
Raymundo-Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian)
EkkehardtE-ke-hahrtGerman
Ambakoum-Biblical Greek