>Entity Terry Kay spoke thus:
>
>> Jury rigging, is a slang word for the easiest way to get the job done,
>> not necessarily correct.
>> Duct, tape, baling wire, super glue, etc. anything to get to the end
>> result, in a haphazard, quick way.
>
>Yes, I know what it means but was referring to the etymology of the term.

I'd be asking the sailor's on the list --- I'm pretty sure it refers to
improvised rigging of damaged spars and sails...............Doug