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English word origin

Etymology of Jones

Genitive of John.

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Source etymology 1

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An English and Welsh surname originating as a patronymic derived from the given name John. · A locality in Kenora District, north-west Ontario, Canada. · A municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. · An unincorporated community in Autauga County, Alabama.

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Genitive of John.

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Source etymology 2

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name

plural of Jone

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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