Jackass-rig
noun, Nautical.
1.
a rig of sails not conforming to a recognized type.
noun phrase
A shoulder holster: The butt of a large revolver was hanging out of a mol-ded-leather Jackass rig on Maksins’ left side
[1980s+ Police; probably fr the resemblance of the harness to that of a horse or jackass]
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