The maritime origins of the term jury-rigged
In short: While we use the term to describe anything haphazardly built, its roots lie in the early 17th century with sailors using temporary masts to keep their vessels moving.
The phrase traces back to the early 1600s, when sailors used 'jury' as an adjective to describe temporary or hastily contrived repairs. This usage specifically referred to the creation of jury-masts, which allowed ships to continue their journeys despite damage.
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