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Added 10 October 2026

jane

/d͡ʒeɪn/ noun

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

noun

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

Origin

From Old French Jannes (“Genoa”).

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