Johannes
(historical) A former Portuguese gold coin.
Johannes
A male given name from Hebrew.
• Used in medieval records of England for persons who were called John. In modern English, the name usually refers to foreign language speakers.
johannes (plural johanneses)
An old Portuguese gold coin bearing a figure of John V of Portugal.
• joe
Source: Wiktionary
Jo*han"nes, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Y, Y, i. e., one whom Jehovah has blessed; hence F. Jean, E. John.] (Numis.)
Definition: A Portuguese gold coin of the value of eight dollars, named from the figure of King John which it bears;- often contracted into joe; as, a joe, or a half joe.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
25 June 2025
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