jane

¹

[ jeyn ]

noun

Slang.

1. a girl or woman.

Jane

²

[ jeyn ]

noun

1. a female given name: derived from John.

jane

/ dʒeɪn /

noun

1. slang.
   a girl or woman

Word History and Origins

Origin of jane¹

An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; generic use of the proper name

Example Sentences

Fonda's aunt Jane also quit acting in 1990 for several years, explaining later in Vogue that "she wasn't having fun anymore".

From BBC

The Welsh Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds, who helped to pass the Welsh government's budget last month which included an extra £30m towards childcare, wants 30 hours of free childcare for all pre-school Welsh children from nine months old.

From BBC

“Regency Girls,” a new musical comedy set in the period of Jane Austen’s novels, begins on a note that fans of “Pride and Prejudice” will savor.

From Los Angeles Times

Jane, far more conventional than her older sister, can only think of how Elinor’s disgrace will ruin her own future.

From Los Angeles Times

Jane, anxious to see that her sister’s awkward matter is discreetly handled, agrees to go too.

From Los Angeles Times