Jane
dʒeɪn
Definition

Definition of Jane - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

namesfemale given name from French
  • Jane is coming to the party.
  • Jane received an award for her research.
  • Everyone was excited to see Jane perform.
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Expressions with Jane

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woman who is ordinary or unremarkable
Despite being a plain Jane she had a unique charm.
typical or anonymous woman in general contexts
The survey was filled out by Jane Doe.
pseudonym for female party in legal cases
Jane Roe was used to protect her identity in court.
person's signature
He put his Jane Hancock on the contract.

Origin of Jane

Hebrew, Yochanan (God is gracious)

Terms with Jane included in their meaning

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MJacr.
acr: Mary Jane
slang term for marijuana
MJabbr.
abr: Mary Jane Watson
fictional character who is Peter Parker's girlfriend
novel
book written by Jane Austen
devotee
devoted follower of Jane Austen
Austen era enthusiast
interested in the time period of Jane Austen

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  1. French:Jane, ...
  2. German:Jane, ...
  3. Italian:Jane, ...
  4. Spanish:Jane, ...
  5. Portuguese:Jane, ...
  6. Chinese:简, ...
  7. Japanese:ジェーン, ...
  8. Arabic:جِين, ...
  9. Hebrew:גֵ'יְין, ...
  10. Russian:Джейн, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Джейн, ...
  12. Hindi:जेन, ...
jane US
dʒeɪn

Definition of jane - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

societyRareSlangUSfemale client of a prostituteRareSlangUS
  • The jane left the establishment discreetly.
  • The jane was well-known among the regulars.
  • He spotted a jane waiting on the corner.
client customer patron
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type of flat shoe with a strap
She wore her favorite mary janes to school.

Origin of jane

Hebrew, Yochanan (God is gracious)

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  1. French:jane, ...
  2. German:Kundin, ...
  3. Italian:cliente, ...
  4. Spanish:clienta, ...
  5. Portuguese:cliente, ...
  6. Chinese:女性顾客, ...
  7. Japanese:女性客, ...
  8. Arabic:اِمْرَأَة زَبُونَة لِبَائِعَة هَوَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לָקוּחָה, ...
  10. Russian:клиентка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:клієнтка, ...
  12. Hindi:महिला ग्राहक, ...
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