Anagrams of: HOBJOBBERS_

• corruptness among public officials

• a structure resembling a shoebox (as a rectangular building or a cramped room or compartment)

• an oblong rectangular (usually cardboard) box designed to hold a pair of shoes

• leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

• (Old Testament) the 11th son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel; Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors, which made his brothers jealous and they sold him into slavery in Egypt

• (New Testament) husband of Mary and (in Christian belief) the foster father of Jesus

• a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually

• rapid and indistinct speech

• talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner

• To do odd jobs or occasional work for hire.

• To work as a jobber.

• To take the loss.

• To buy and sell for profit, as securities; to speculate in.

• (often with out) To subcontract a project or delivery in small portions to a number of contractors.

• To seek private gain under pretence of public service; to turn public matters to private advantage.

• To strike or stab with a pointed instrument.

• To thrust in, as a pointed instrument.

• To hire or let in periods of service.

• A woman's garment of Mexico, a rectangular piece of fabric worn as a scarf or shawl and sometimes used to carry children or goods.