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jean

1

[ jeen British formerly jeyn ]

noun

  1. Sometimes jeans. a sturdy twilled fabric, usually of cotton.
  2. jeans, (used with a plural verb)
    2. pants of various fabrics, styled or constructed like blue jeans. Compare Levi's.

Jean

2

[ French zhahn jeen ]

noun

  1. 1921–2019, Grand Duke of Luxembourg 1964–2000.
  2. a male given name, form of John.
  3. a female given name.

jean

1

/ dʒiːn /

noun

  1. a tough twill-weave cotton fabric used for hard-wearing trousers, overalls, etc See also jeans

Jean

2

/ ʒɑ̃ /

noun

  1. Jean1921MLuxembourgPOLITICS: hereditary ruler born 1921, full name Jean Benoît Guillaume Robert Antoine Louis Marie Adolphe Marc d'Aviano , grand duke of Luxembourg (1964–2000)
  2. JeanMichaelle1957FCanadianHaitiPOLITICS: stateswomanFILMS AND TV: broadcaster Michaelle. born 1957, in Haiti. Canadian stateswoman and broadcaster; governor-general from 2005

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Other Words From

  • jeaned adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jean1

1485–95; short for jean fustian, earlier Gene(s) fustian Genoese or Genoa fustian

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jean1

C16: short for jean fustian, from Gene Genoa

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