a. [ Etymol. uncertain. ] (Naut.) For temporary use; -- applied to a temporary contrivance. [ 1913 Webster ]
Jury rudder,
n.;
The jury, passing on the prisoner's life. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Jury of inquest,
n.;
.
v. t. to rig for temporary service; to construct flimsily and in makeshift fashion. See Jury, a. [ PJC ]
a. (Naut.) Rigged for temporary service; done or made using whatever materials are available; makeshift;