English Dictionary

jake leg

noun

(US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption TOCP (triorthocresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ginger extract.

He suffered from jake leg after drinking contaminated alcohol.

意味（1）

(US, slang, historical, 1930s and 40s) Paralysis of the feet and ankles caused by the consumption TOCP (triorthocresyl phosphate) or methyl alcohol, found in adulterated moonshine or Jamaica ginger extract.

Out-of-town patients came in droves for the treatment of [jake leg]. Jake leg was caused by drinking methyl (wood) alcohol rather than ethyl alcohol. There's a world of difference.