Jackleg and Old hand

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Jackleg noun - A person who lacks experience and competence in an art or science.

Usage example: you can't rely on a bunch of jacklegs to run your dairy farm

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Old hand is an antonym for jackleg.

Old hand noun - A person with long experience in a specified area.

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Jackleg is an antonym for old hand.

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