jacobus

[ juh-koh-buhs ]

noun

, plural ja·co·bus·es.

1. a former gold coin of England issued by James I.

jacobus

/ dʒəˈkəʊbəs /

noun

1. an English gold coin minted in the reign of James I

Word History and Origins

Origin of jacobus¹

First recorded in 1605–15; Latinized equivalent of James

Word History and Origins

Origin of jacobus¹

C17: from Late Latin: James

Example Sentences

Cheri Jacobus, a former Republican, is a political strategist, writer and host of the podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus."

From Salon

Cheri Jacobus is a political strategist, writer, ex-Republican, and host of the podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus."

From Salon

Cheri Jacobus is a political strategist, writer, ex-Republican, and host of the podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus."

From Salon

Cheri Jacobus is a political strategist, writer, ex-Republican, and host of the podcast "Politics With Cheri Jacobus."

From Salon

“It’s a single observation,” said Emory University biologist Jacobus de Roode, who was not involved in the study.

From Seattle Times