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
ElzĖ-Lithuanian
HjÖRdÍS-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Charline-French
Lavrentios-Greek
Soili-Finnish
Andreawn-DRAYEnglish, African American