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JOHANNES
Etymology
Noun
Johannes
(historical) A former Portuguese gold coin.
Proper noun
Johannes
A male given name from Hebrew.
Usage notes
• Used in medieval records of England for persons who were called John. In modern English, the name usually refers to foreign language speakers.
Noun
johannes (plural johanneses)
An old Portuguese gold coin bearing a figure of John V of Portugal.
Synonyms
• 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
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