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 Jetsam or Jetson.Jettatura. 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Jettator.
 
One with an evil eye, who always brings ill-luck. The opposite of the Mascotte (q.v.), who with a “good eye” always brings good fortune.   1
   The opera called La Mascotte. (1893, by Duree and Chivot.)   2
 


 Jetsam or Jetson.Jettatura. 

 
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