The Collaborative International Dictionary
Limnocryptes gallinula
Jacksnipe \Jack"snipe`\, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A small European snipe ( Limnocryptes gallinula); -- called also judcock, jedcock, juddock, jed, and half snipe.
A small American sandpiper ( Tringa maculata); -- called also pectoral sandpiper, and grass snipe.