[], (Adverb)

Definitions:
- Of a door, gate, or window: so as to be slightly or partially open; ajar.

- So as to be askew, awry, or crooked; in a confused or mixed-up state; astray.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century; earliest use found in ‘Jacob Curate’ (fl. 1692–1708) (real name Gilbert Crokatt and John Monro). Either from a + jee (although the noun is first attested later), or from a- + jee. Perhaps compare earlier ajar

[], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- Of a door, gate, or window: slightly or partially open; ajar.

- Askew, awry, crooked; that is in a confused or mixed-up state.


Phrases:

Origin:
late 17th century; earliest use found in ‘Jacob Curate’ (fl. 1692–1708) (real name Gilbert Crokatt and John Monro). Either from a + jee (although the noun is first attested later), or from a- + jee. Perhaps compare earlier ajar