English word origin

Etymology of jane

From Old French Jannes (“Genoa”).

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A silver Genovese coin, first used in England in the 14th century.

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From Old French Jannes (“Genoa”).

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Unspecified derivation mentionJannesfro

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Alternative letter-case form of Jane, a woman. · Alternative spelling of jean. · A female client of a prostitute.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Alternative forms.

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