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[[File:Line_jacket.jpg|200px|thumb|right| A line jacket from Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority, Inc.]] | |||
==Part of Speech== | ==Part of Speech== | ||
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[lin / ja 'ket] | [lin / ja 'ket] | ||
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A piece of apparel that displays a member's Greek organization, [[class]], [[nickname]], and [[line number|line]]. It may also display a variety of other information such as [[cross|crossing]] period, the intake/pledge educator, and role in the line. | A piece of apparel that displays a member's Greek organization, [[class]], [[nickname]], and [[line number|line]]. It may also display a variety of other information such as [[cross|crossing]] period, the intake/pledge educator, and role in the line. | ||
==Usage== | |||
The term is used primarily in the [[Multicultural Greek Council]] and [[National Pan-Hellenic]] communities. It is used both in informal and formal contexts as well as in spoken word and written text. | |||
==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
==Example Sentences== | |||
#''I really like the look of SYZ's line jackets'' | |||
#''Have you gotten your line jacket yet?'' | |||
==Related terms== | ==Related terms== | ||
[[Line/Class| | *[[Line/Class|Class]] | ||
*[[Line/Class|Line]] | |||
*[[Nickname]] | |||
*[[Cross]] | |||
[[Category:Greek Life]] | |||
Latest revision as of 08:28, 10 June 2020
Do you use "Line Jacket"?
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There were 2 votes since the poll was created on 18:33, 8 June 2015.
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Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
[lin / ja 'ket]
Description
A piece of apparel that displays a member's Greek organization, class, nickname, and line. It may also display a variety of other information such as crossing period, the intake/pledge educator, and role in the line.
Usage
The term is used primarily in the Multicultural Greek Council and National Pan-Hellenic communities. It is used both in informal and formal contexts as well as in spoken word and written text.
Etymology
Example Sentences
- I really like the look of SYZ's line jackets
- Have you gotten your line jacket yet?
