jury-/ˈdʒʊəri/combining form. Also as adjective jury. E17.
ORIGIN: Perh. ult. from Old Frenchajurie aid, from aju- pres. stem of aidieraidverb + -rie-ry.
Nautical. (Serving) as a temporary expedient, makeshift.
jury-legjoc. a wooden leg.jury-mast a mast put up in place of one that has been broken or carried away.jury-rigverb trans. supply with temporary rigging.jury-rudder a contrivance taking the place of a damaged rudder.