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

McGuigan, a former professional boxer who became World Featherweight Champion in 1985, is on the 24th series of the reality TV show alongside celebrities including Danny Jones from McFly, TV presenter Jane Moore and Coleen Rooney.

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A 2021 report found Jane Dodds, who is in charge of the Welsh Lib Dems, made a "grave error of judgement" by not organising a meeting to discuss a particular case of abuse by the former Bishop of Chester.

From BBC

With her signature shawl draped over her shoulders and silver hair pulled back from her face, Jane Goodall exudes serenity - even over our slightly blurry video call.

From BBC

When Jane Goodall began observing and studying chimpanzees in Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania, she was a trailblazer.

From BBC

Jane Chevous, a writer and campaigner, was sexually abused by two Church of England priests over a ten-year period.

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