Jahimehe (Jahimees)

Hunter, huntsman, gunner. Jaht comes from the MLG jacht, chase or hunt, which was also a short form of jachtschip or fast pirate ship, lit. a ship for chasing, hunting, upon which hangs the following cautionary tale: A father and son were walking along a beach: “Oh look at that beautiful boat”, says sonny Jim. “That’s not a boat”, replies Dad, “it’s a yacht”. “Oh, how do you spell that?” Father clears throat: “Y, A, erm... Y, er, um... You know, Son, I think you’re right, it is a boat”. One of an occupational street-name group. See Jäägri.