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- 1. a woman: informal North American "I'm just an average Jane trying to get some return on her retirement savings"
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1. [ jeyn ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. , Slang. a girl or woman. Jane. 2. [ jeyn ] Phonetic (Standard)IPA. noun. a female given name: derived from John. jane. / dʒeɪn / noun. slang. a girl or woman. Discover More. Word History and Origins. Origin of jane 1. An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; generic use of the proper name. Discover More.
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Jane is a feminine given name. It is the English form of Jehanne, the Old French feminine form of Iohannes, a Latin form of the Greek name Ἰωάννης (Iōannēs), which is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yochanan), a short form of the name יְהוֹחָנָן (Yehochanan), meaning " Yahweh is merciful ...
Definition of Jane in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jane definition: a female name. Learn more.
jane. 1 of 2. noun (1) ˈjān. plural -s. slang. : girl, woman. Jane. 2 of 2. noun (2) " plural -s. : a small Genoese coin which circulated in England during the 14th and 15th centuries. Word History. Etymology. Noun (1) from the name Jane. Noun (2) Middle English, probably modification of Middle French Genes Genoa, Italy. Love words?
Jan 21, 2022 · Jane is a feminine form of John, derived from Old French Jehanne. It is a classic, mature and formal name with many famous bearers and associations in literature, history and culture.
Slang, mainly US a girl or woman.... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.