Jack’s partner is unwell after taking some juice (4)

I believe the answer is:

jill

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(Other definitions for jill that I've seen before include "Jack's nursery rhyme girl companion" , "Jack's pet" , "Female ferret" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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