Jack of all trades, master of none.

Posted by Bill Merritt on April 12, 2000

Does anyone know the origin of the phrase Jack of all trades...? I have done a little research and it appears to come from the Middle Ages in reference to "Jacks" that went from town to town doing menial labor. Can anyone verify, confirm or assist in finding if this is correct? Thanks, bill

• Jack ESC 04/13/00
  • Jack James Briggs 04/15/00

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